Flemish Tapestry Narratives

Tapestries illustrating mythological and pastoral scenes, rich in detail and vibrant color, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Flemish weavers.

Landscape with mounted hunters and game-birds. unknown c. 1690-1720 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'8" x W 12' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Dolphin Antiquities 12/19/1961; sold to Jean Mikaeloff 1/16/1962. In meadow landscape with trees & flowering plants, 2 horsemen with weapons galloping towards 2 pheasants (); castle in distance (BRD) floral garland interspersed with tied ribbons & war trophies; (L & R BRD) cartouche landscape framed by acanthus leaves & with cherub face at mid-point; scales with flags as a back-drop below; (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by 2 reclining putti holding acanthus leaves & flanking cartouche; (UPR BRD) cartouche with arms () flanked by acanthus leaves & twisted fishes, (R) topped by crown featuring fleur-de-lys motif in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, E-243-x
Landscape with mounted hunters and game-birds. unknown c. 1690-1720 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'8" x W 12' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Dolphin Antiquities 12/19/1961; sold to Jean Mikaeloff 1/16/1962. In meadow landscape with trees & flowering plants, 2 horsemen with weapons galloping towards 2 pheasants (); castle in distance (BRD) floral garland interspersed with tied ribbons & war trophies; (L & R BRD) cartouche landscape framed by acanthus leaves & with cherub face at mid-point; scales with flags as a back-drop below; (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by 2 reclining putti holding acanthus leaves & flanking cartouche; (UPR BRD) cartouche with arms () flanked by acanthus leaves & twisted fishes, (R) topped by crown featuring fleur-de-lys motif in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, E-243-x