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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 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. -
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. -
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. -
Against a rich background, elegantly dressed are enjoying the afternoon -
A woman bathing surrounded by attendants. Adapted from a 1500 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 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. -
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 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. -
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 nobel lady with her servant are holding a falcon that they recently captured. The finely detailed weave captures the mood at the time. -
A vibrant scene of the horsemen dueling with a third horseman overseeing the duel. -
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. -
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. -
A carefree scene of farmers enjoying the day with their friends. -
An artist of the sea rendering this view of a lost ship at sea. -
This is an interesting architectural scene. Because of the placement of the columns, this tapestry is perfect for areas with extra high ceilings. Several tapestries were woven in this style in Brussels around 1660. -
A lush floral border frames this pastoral sheep shearing scene. Sheep shearing was the main task on country estates during the month of June in the 15th century. The original is in the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels.
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