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Woven in Brussels at the beginning of the 16th century, the tapestry shows one of the nobilty's favorite passtimes "Hawking". This adaptation is unusual and striking for its various shades of blue. The original is on display in the Cluny Museum in Paris. -
Three mounted noblemen are departing from the castle on a falconing expedition. The original, now in the Cluny Museum in Paris, was woven in the Loire Valley in the 16th century. -
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. -
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. -
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 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 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 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 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 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. -
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.
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