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This tapestry represents the victory of King Louis XIV over the Spanish army in Flanders (now Belgium)in 1667. It was designed by the Flemish painter Frans Van der Meulen (1632-1690). The French army is crossing the canal of Bruges, followed by Louis XIV, the Prince de Cande and the Marquis de Crequy. The original tapestry.is in the Palace at Versailles, outside Paris. -
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.
