Tapestry

One in a pair (1249 and 1250) of jacquard machine loom woven hunting textiles panels, northern European manufacture, late 19th century. Each panel is taken from a famous Renaissance series of twelve woven tapestries, The Hunts of Maximilian, which were designed by Bernaert Van Orley (ca.1528-1531), originally woven in Brussels, in the Dermoyen workshop (1531-1533) with wool, silk and metal thread.

Dimensions:  5' x 6' 10″

Date of Manufacture:  4th Quarter 19th Century

Place of Origin:  France

Material:  Wool

Condition:  Wear consistent with age and use

Rug ID: 1250