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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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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. -
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.
