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The Falconer is on exhibit in the Cluny Museum in Paris, is all that remains of a much larger 15th Century original that was part of a series of tapestries known as "Scenes of Seignioral (lordy) Life." Its realistically drawn figures have been lifted out of context and silhouetted against a mille fleurs background. -
Adapted from the 14th Century original in the Cluny Museum, Paris. All the steps in wine making are shown from harvesting to pressing to tasting. The two panels shown are also available combines as a single large tapestry. The deep relief texture gives the pieces the same appealing quality as the original. -
Adapted from the 14th Century original in the Cluny Museum, Paris. All the steps in wine making are shown from harvesting to pressing to tasting. The two panels shown are also available combined as a single large tapestry. The deep relief texture gives the pieces the same appealing quality as the original. -
Women's Worth was inspired by a quotation from one of Schiller's poems, which appears in the upper border: "Honor the women, they embroider and weave heavenly roses into earthly life." Below, the figures are identified from left to right: Courage, caring, love, wisdom and fidelity. The original is now on display in a gallery in Manchester, England. -
The Making of Wool was adapted from an original tapestry woven in France in the early 17th century. It is presented on exhibit at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Bordered by blossoming vines and set against a flower filled field, a young shepherd standing near a spinning wheel watches as a young woman shears the sheep and another works a loom. -
The second tapestry of the set of "Maximilian's Hunting Parties." This action takes place in a lush green forest where subject was of great decorative value in the 16th and 17th centuries. The rider on the left holds a falcon while a kettleman holds the leashes of three dogs. At right, the hunters prepare to begin the chase. -
A young noble woman, riding side-saddle, is escorted by a young lord through a flower-filled field, which gives a rustic character to the whole scene. They are surrounded by ladies-in-waiting, a woodcutter and a monkey dressed as a peasant. The Noblewoman tapestries are woven in an extremely fine weave, giving the characters extraordinary detail. -
A finely woven tapestry from Belgium depicting a market scene set medieval town of Ghent, a tapestry weaving center. We can see many details of 13th century life - a party of rich citizens bargain with a Levantine silk merchant. Oriental merchants displaying their wares. The historic St.James Church in the background is still there today. -
A finely woven tapestry From Belgium depicting a market scene set in the medieval town of Ghent, a tapestry weaving center. We can see many details of 13th century life- a party of rich citizens bargain with a Levantine silk merchant. At the right, a town crier on horseback is escorted by his standard bearer and town trumpeter. To the left (out of view, shown in full scene) are Oriental merchants displaying their wares, The historic St. James Church in the background is still there today. -
A splendid presentation of the 16th Century original hunt scene featuring Emperor Maximilian astride a rearing horse. The background gives us a panoramic view of Brussels behind the protective stone wall. Woven on Jacquard looms, these exquisite oversize pieces capture the mood of the large original.
