Rug Detail

Type: TAPESTRY
Origin: BRUSSELS
Circa: 16 Century
Size/Feet & Inches: 11'4'' x 12'7''
Size/Meters: 3.45 x 3.84
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Item Number: 3844

 

A Brussels historical tapestry, attributed to Martin Reynbouts, late 16th century. From the Story of Scipio series, the renowned Roman general, victorious after the Punic War, with king and queen enthroned and surrounded by soldiers, people kneeling in deference on the left, an old man upholding a scripture before them, and another displaying gold and silver at their feet, within an elaborate border of Game Park scenes, birds, the Gods of Olympus, and allegorical figures. Wool with silk inlay.