European Night of Museums at Château d’Ecouen

Witness the meeting between heritage and living art through the operation “The class the work!” » (in partnership with À Qui Le Tour and Abibou Playmo Kébé): high school students choreograph works from the museum while the painter Sandrot performs a performance on the theme of movement.

ARM YOURSELF, FIGHT AND PARADE IN THE RENAISSANCE
Heir to the chivalry of the Middle Ages, the martial culture of the Renaissance retains a preponderant place in society. The museum's collection allows you to follow the evolution of weaponry during the 16th century, whether used for war, hunting, duels or ceremonies. The presentation of the collection will allow you to discover the different uses of these weapons and armor.
With Mélanie Marty, documentary studies manager
In Psyche
At 19:45 p.m. – 20:45 p.m.

IZNIK CERAMICS, THE FABULOUS DECOR OF OTTOMAN CERAMICS
An object of fascination for European courts, Ottoman ceramics produced in Iznik and Kühtaya are characterized by high technical and aesthetic quality. With nearly 450 pieces, you will be able to discover the singularity of this production and the astonishing history of the creation of this unique collection.
With Aurélie Gerbier, chief heritage curator
In the Iznik room
At 20 p.m. – 21 p.m.

BETWEEN FRANCE AND ITALY, THE BEGINNING OF THE RENAISSANCE: THE PICTURE OF THE ENTURNMENT
This Entombment attributed to the entourage of Jean Bourdichon and Jean Poyer, active in Tours in the suite of Jean Fouquet, usually decorates the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church in Gonesse currently under construction.
There are many questions about this painting. Come unravel the mystery of this work with Thierry Crépin-Leblond, director of the museum!
With Thierry Crépin-Leblond, director of the museum
In chapel
At 18:30 p.m. - 19:30 p.m. – 20:30 p.m. – 21:30 p.m.

Night of the museums