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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. -
A young woman accompanies a nobleman's song on a portable organ while a boy turns the organ crank. The original tapestry, woven in the 16th Century, is now in the Chateau of Angers, France. -
Medieval Forest is unusual for its use of light which gives this vendure scene a larger illusion of space. Our attention goes to the beauty of nature. With warmer and brighter colors, Spring will enter your home. -
Medieval Forest is unusual for its use of light which gives this vendure scene a larger illusion of space. Our attention goes to the beauty of nature. With warmer and brighter colors, Spring will enter your home. -
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. -
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. -
A woman bathing surrounded by attendants. Adapted from a 1500 original. -
Against a rich background, elegantly dressed are enjoying the afternoon -
Organ, the organ and it's music represent the sense of "hearing." The lion and the unicorn, emblems of strength and purity, are both raising banners to represent their unity. Both tapestries here are superb adaptations from the originals now in the Cluny Museum in Paris. The original series of six tapestries were presented to Claude de Viste by Jean de Chabanne as an engagement present in 1512. -
To My Only Desire presents a richly clad lady standing in front of a tent crowned by a banner on which is inscribed "a mon seul desir" (to my only desire). In Lady with the Organ, the organ and its music represent the sense of "hearing". The lion and the unicorn, emblems of strength and purity are both raising banners to represent their unity. Both tapestries here are superb adaptations from the originals now in the Cluny Museum in Paris. The original series of six tapestries were presented to Claude de Viste by Jean de Chabanne as an engagement present in 1512. the first five tapestries are devoted to the senses, while the sixth, "To My Only Desire" probably represents love. -
A pleasing sense of balance is displayed on this coat of arms tapestry. Woven in the 16th century by Aernont Van Loo for the De Nagera family in Flanders, the original is now in the Museum of Bruges in Belgium. -
A wonderful vine and cabbage leaf design adapted from the William Morris original woven in 1879. Morris loved the medieval style and included many of these elements in his design- the birds and border are especially noteworthy here. -
A lord and lady visit the vineyards to taste the first grapes of the season while workers harvest and press the grapes around them. The original tapestry is now in the Cluny Museum in Paris. The Wine Making series is woven in an extremely fine Jacquard weave giving the figures extraordinary detail. -
A lord and lady visit the vineyards to taste the first grapes of the season while workers harvest and press the grapes around them. The original tapestry is now in the Cluny Museum in Paris. The Wine Making series is woven in extremely fine Jacquard weave giving the figures extraordinary detail. -
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. -
The Castle is a small close-up section of detail from the famous Hunt of the Unicorn tapestry. Outside a feudal 14th century castle, we see people in the dress of the time. -
The Castle is a small close-up section of detail from the famous Hunt of the Unicorn tapestry. Outside a feudal 14th century castle, we see people in the dress of the time. -
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. -
The month of May, traditionally a month of love and romance is illustrated here as Prince Jean de France, Duke of Berry, enjoys a relaxed Spring ride in the company of a sweet lady. The soft pastel colors of this tapestry stand in contrast to the traditional dark background found in most tapestries of the period. -
Part of the famous "Noble Pastorale" series of tapestries woven around 1530. The Dance is an exquisite representation of French originality of the period expressing the graceful art of tapestry weaving. -
Part of the famous "Noble Pastorale" series of tapestries woven around 1530. The Dance is an exquisite representation of French originality of the period expressing the graceful art of tapestry weaving.
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