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International Conference -  Mary of Burgundy. The Reign, the "persona" and the legacy of a European princessWednesday 4 MarchRoyal Academy of Belgium for Science and the ArtsRue Ducale 1, 1000 Brussels19.30: Keynote Lecture: Wim Blockmans (Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands) - Dynastic Chance and the Great Burgundian Heritage20.30: Welcome ReceptionThursday 5 MarchUniversity of Birmingham Brussels OfficeAvenue d’Auderghem 22-28, 1040 Brussels9.30 : Registration and Coffee10.00–10.30: Introduction from Organisers Michael Depreter (Université libre de Bruxelles), Jonathan Dumont (Université de Liège), Elizabeth L’Estrange (University of Birmingham), Samuel Mareel (Universiteit Gent)10.30–12.00: Plenary SessionMary’s Networks: People and CitiesChair: Marc Boone (Universiteit Gent)Jean-Marie Cauchies (Royal Academy of Belgium – Université Saint-Louis–Bruxelles), Des conseillers protecteurs ? L’entourage politique de Marie de BourgogneViolet Soen (KU Leuven), Mary and the Croÿ Clan, or How to Reintegrate Transregional Elites at the Court of Burgundy (1477–1482)Kim Ragetli (Universiteit Leiden), Mary of Burgundy and the Court-City Relations in 147712.00–13.30: Lunch13.30–15.00: Parallel Sessions Mary and her NeighboursChair: Alain Marchandisse (Université de Liège)Giovanni Ricci (Università degli Studi di Ferrara), Le Nord en Méditerranée. Influx franco-bourguignons à la cour des Este entre Charles le Téméraire et Marie de BourgogneFederica Veratelli (Université Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne), Entre continuité dynastique et pouvoir du luxe. La « Petite Italie » de Marie de BourgogneDominique Le Page (Université de Bourgogne), Perception de Marie en Bourgogne royaleImaging MaryChair: Adrian Armstrong (Queen Mary, University of London)William Monter (Northwestern University, USA), Two Major Lessons from the Numismatic History of Mary of Burgundy, Alive and DeadJohan Oosterman (Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen), The Making of a Beloved PrincessSusie Speakman Sutch (Universiteit Gent), Illustrating the Death of Mary of Burgundy in Miniatures and Woodcuts. The Manuscripts and Printed Editions of Le Chevalier délibéré by Olivier de La Marche15.00–15.30 : Coffee Break15.30–17.00 : Parallel SessionsMary and Manuscript ProductionChair: Elizabeth L’Estrange (University of Birmingham)Sherry C.M. Lindquist (Western Illinois University, Macomb), Beauty and the Beasts: Rereading the Hours of Mary of BurgundyErica O’Brien (University of Bristol), Family and Faith: Sensory Experience and Devotional Memory in the Hours of Mary of BurgundyLieve De Kesel (Universiteit Gent), Innovative Decorations in Manuscripts Illuminated for Mary of Burgundy and her ContemporariesPower, Society and their Representation during Mary’s ReignChair: Michel de Waha (Université libre de Bruxelles)Jean Devaux (Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale), Galans de Picardie, de Flandres et d’Artois... La poésie de circonstance sous le règne de Marie de BourgogneMichael Depreter (F.R.S.-FNRS – Université libre de Bruxelles), L’armée bourguignonne après la défaite de Nancy. Ruptures et continuitésFriday 6 MarchUniversity of Birmingham Brussels OfficeAvenue d’Auderghem 22-28, 1040 Brussels9.00: Coffee9.00–10.30 : Plenary SessionPerceptions of a Duchess in PowerChair: Anne-Marie Legaré (Université de Lille 3)Olga Karaskova (Bibliothèque nationale de France), Panthasilia virgo in civitatem Tryona amicabiliter recepta fuit. La Joyeuse Entrée de Marie de Bourgogne à Bruges en 1477Sonja Dünnebeil (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften), Mary, the « diplomatic Weapon of Universal Value » of Charles the Bold10.30–11.00 : Coffee Break11.00–12.30 : Plenary SessionMary and Female Patronage of the ArtsChair: Kathleen Wilson-Chevalier (American University of Paris)Julia Kohl (Université libre de Bruxelles), Aline Genbrugge (KIK–IRPA), Karen Bonne (KIK–IRPA), Francisco Mederos-Henry (Université catholique de Louvain), Une généalogie peinte réalisée « sur la pieuse demande » de Marie de Bourgogne. Nouveaux propos sur la création et le programme iconographique de la série des portraits des comtes de Flandre provenant de l’abbaye des Dunes à CoxydeAndrea Pearson (American University, Washington DC), Gender and the Utility of Mary of Burgundy’s Equestrian SealsAnn Adams (The Courtauld Institute of Art), Familial affection or Staking a Claim ? The Tombs of Isabella of Bourbon and Jacques de Bourbon Commissioned by Mary of Burgundy12.30–14.00 : Lunch14.00–15.30 : Parallel SessionsManaging Society at Mary’s CourtChair: Jan Dumolyn (Universiteit Gent)Jean-Marie Yante (Université catholique de Louvain), Le règne de Marie de Bourgogne et l’économie de la seconde moitié du XVe siècleValérie Bessey (Deutsches Historisches Institut Paris), Étude de l’Hôtel de Marie de BourgogneSofiane Bouhdiba (University of Tunis), Marie de Bourgogne face à la pesteThe Reception of Mary From the Eighteenth Century OnwardsChair: Jean-Marie Cauchies (Académie royale de Belgique)Emmanuel Berger (Université de Namur), Disputes autour du cœur de Marie de Bourgogne, fin du XVIIIe siècleAnn Roberts (Lake Forest College), The Marriage of Mary and Maximilian in the Nineteenth CenturyGilles Docquier (Musée royal de Mariemont – Université Saint-Louis–Bruxelles), Mémoire, culture et historiographie de Marie de Bourgogne en Belgique16.00–18.00 : Manuscript and Early Print Workshops at the Royal Library19.30 : Conference DinnerSaturday 7 MarsGroeninge Museum, Bruges8.00 : Departure for Bruges9.45–10.00 : Welcome by Manfred Sellink (Musea Brugge)10.00–11.30 : Plenary SessionThe Duchess and the Habsburg HeritageChair: Samuel Mareel (Universiteit Gent)Till-Holger Borchert (Groeningemuseum Brugge), Mary of Burgundy and the Burgundian Wedding in the Imperial Propaganda of Maximilian of AustriaOrsolya Réthelyi (Eötvös Loránd University – Budapest), Oorlof, mijn reyn Keyserlijck bloet, Dien ic so seer beminne. The Image of Mary of Burgundy as Cultural Capital for Habsburg PropagandaManfred Hollegger (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften), Queen of the Fire Steel, Queen Rich in Honours. Mary of Burgundy within the « Gedechtnus » (Memoria) of Maximilian I11.30–14.00 : Lunch and Commentated Visit to the Groeninge Museum14.00–15.30 : Plenary SessionFashioning Mary’s LegacyPrésidence : Jonathan Dumont (F.R.S.-FNRS – Université de Liège / Transitions)Alain Marchandisse (F.R.S.-FNRS – Université de Liège / Transitions), Christophe Masson (Université de Liège / Transitions), Bertrand Schnerb (Université de Lille 3), L’ultime voyage de Marie de Bourgogne. Des funérailles de duc ou de duchesse ?Lisa Demets (FWO–Universiteit Gent), The Ideology and Representation of « our Princess » Mary of Burgundy in the Fifteenth Century Manuscripts of the Excellente Cronike van Vlaenderen TraditionPierre-Gilles Girault (Musée de Blois), Marguerite d’Autriche : l’héritage de Marie15.30–15.45 : Coffee Break15.45–17.00 : Roundtable: Mary 600 Years On: Where Next?Participants : Adrian Armstrong (Queen Mary, University of London) ; (Jelle Haemers (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) ; Walter Prevenier (Universiteit Gent) ; Bertrand Schnerb (Université de Lille 3) ; Ann Roberts (Lake Forest)17.30 : Return to BrusselsAccessProfessor Blockmans’ inaugural lecture on 4th March will be held at the Royal Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts, Rue Ducale 1, 1000 Brussels, tel +32 (0)2/550.22.12www.academieroyale.beClick here for a mapThe conference itself will be held at the University of Birmingham’s Brussels Office and at the Groeninge Museum in Bruges.University of Birmingham Brussels OfficeAvenue d’Auderghem 22, 1040 Bruxelles, tel: +32 (0)2/740. 27. 13How to get to the office:By Metro:Nearest metro station is Schuman on lines 1 &#38; 5.By Eurostar:After arriving at Gare du Midi follow the M signs to the Metro. Take lines 2 &#38; 6 towards Simonis (Elisabeth) to Art-Loi station. From there change to lines 1 &#38; 5 towards Stockel or Hermann-Debroux, alighting at Schuman.From the Airport:By bus: Follow the bus signs and catch the N° 12 or 21 bus to Schuman Roundabout.By train: Follow the signs to the train station and catch the train to the Central Station (‘Gare Centrale’). Then catch the metro four stops to Schuman, line 1 &#38; 5, direction Herman Debroux or StockeClick here for a map (called West Midlands European Centre on the map)Groeninge MuseumDijver 12, 8000 Brugge, tel. +32 (0)50/44.87.11How to get there:Bus stop Eekhoutpoort, Eekhoutstraat nr. 2Train station Bruggehttp://www.brugge.be/museaSource : Mary of Burgundy 2015