Flemish Tapestry Works

Richly detailed tapestries illustrating historical and mythological narratives, featuring prominent figures and vibrant colors from Flemish craftsmanship.

Swing. unknown c. 1780-1810 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'5" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 9/13/1926; sold to J. P. Donohue /2/1928 SS 14337. French & Co. purchased from Mrs James P. Donohue, received 1/11/1951; sold to Mr. Frederick Sheldon 6/30/1960 SS 50411-x. In landscape with trees, plants & animals, 2 young men each holding rope flank a lady on a swing (BRD) pole with spiraling garland alternating with spiraling acanthus leaves; acanthus leaves framing shaped bosse motif in corners There is a variant to this scene, with the presence to the right of a woman with children & animals. Similarly, the composition can be seen enlarged, with the inclusion of a group of people with children looking at a sun dial, near cattle, on the left (Soustelle). The right & left borders were pieced; it may partly be restoration (Cavallo). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 143

Cyrus recognized by Astyages. Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (designed after, attr.) painter Tiegen, Jan van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1550) (workshop) weaver Leyniers, Nikolaus (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1570) (workshop) weaver c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 410 x W 575 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool; silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Segovia, Segovia, Palacio de San Ildefonso, accno. A.359-12096. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom partially visible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on plaque mostly legible in photograph: IVSTICIA RECTA AMICITIA ET ODIO / EVAGINATA ET PONDERATA LIBERALI / TAS REGNVM FIRMITER SERVAT Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: N

Dido's sacrifice to Juno (Hera). Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (cartoon creator) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop) weaver c. 1655-1679 Tapestry Dimensions: H 411 x W 464.5 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. Francis F. Prentiss coll. Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss (1915). United States, Ohio, Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, accno. 1915.79.3. Inscriptions: Woven signature in central field, left: H. ROMANELLUS Dido stands by altar with high priest & attendants; slaughtered heifer lies before altar (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns with twisting garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central, empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank military trophies in center Romanelli's cartoons have been dated c.1655-1662. 8 out of 6 of the original cartoons survive at the Norton Simon Museu

Court scene with woman on throne receiving message. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'10" x W 13'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Charles 1/2/1920; sold to George D. Widener 7/31/1920. Woman seated on throne receives message from approaching man; seated couple on lower R; 2 men holding spears on far L; courtly men & women converse & observe; landscape in background (BRD) garland with fruit & flowers Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 21805-b

Triumphal march of Alexander through Carmonia. Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (follower, designed after) painter Raes, Jan I (Flemish, act.1610-1631) (workshop, attr.) weaver Guebels, Jacques I (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1580-1605) (workshop) weaver c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 298 x W 388 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold & silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos III (1788), Fernando VIII & "Las Tapicerías de la Corona" (1880). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.366-12378. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription on music scroll: ALTVS SALVE REX REGVM Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border: PAR PVGNA DVORVM Triumphal Alexander in chariot not seen in panel; cut pulled by 4 white horses arrives at city gate of Carmonia; men & women hold torches & sing songs, woman holds music scroll with

Alexander and Hephaestion consoling family of Darius. Jordaens, Jacob (Flemish, 1593-1678) (cartoon creator) painter Reydams, Heinrich I (Flemish, act.1629-1669) (workshop) weaver c. 1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'6" x W 15'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from W. Elkins, invoiced 7/3/1931; sold to Jose Paniego, shipped 10/4/1949. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom Under tent, Alexander accompanied by Hephaestion visit Darius' family (center, foreground) women in Darius' family (R, foreground); Alexander's attendant & horse wait nearby (L, foreground) (UPR BRD) interlacing leaves & snakes motif, central cartouche flanked by 2 putti & clusters of flowers & fruit; (LWR BRD) rinceau motif, central cartouche flanked by clusters of flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) satyr busts, eagles & socle decorated with snakes, masks, goat legs & frog French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 17269 also list

Swing. unknown c. 1780-1810 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'5" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 9/13/1926; sold to J. P. Donohue /2/1928 SS 14337. French & Co. purchased from Mrs James P. Donohue, received 1/11/1951; sold to Mr. Frederick Sheldon 6/30/1960 SS 50411-x. In landscape with trees, plants & animals, 2 young men each holding rope flank a lady on a swing (BRD) pole with spiraling garland alternating with spiraling acanthus leaves; acanthus leaves framing shaped bosse motif in corners There is a variant to this scene, with the presence to the right of a woman with children & animals. Similarly, the composition can be seen enlarged, with the inclusion of a group of people with children looking at a sun dial, near cattle, on the left (Soustelle). The right & left borders were pieced; it may partly be restoration (Cavallo). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 143

Judgement of Otto III. unknown c. 1490-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'3" x W 11'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Knoll House, Seven Oaks, Kent. French & Co. purchased from the Morgan Collection 8/15/1916; sold to Henry Sanderson 11/6/1916 SS 7033. French & Co. purchased from Henry Sanderson, received 10/10/1927; sold to Memorial Art Gallery 12/23/1929 SS 15387. King on throne beneath baldachin, flanked by 20 men & ladies; the Queen stands before Otto, followed by ladies-in-waiting; before the Queen is the widow of the count, whose refusal to respond to the queen's affection for him resulted in his death; the king is about to place judgement on the Queen; scene framed by decorative columns & arch (BRD) garland with flowers & birds The top of the left border & most of the bottom border are restoration. Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7033 French & Co. stock sheet in archive,

Constantine before battle of Milvian bridge . unknown c. 1565-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'4" x W 15' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Bloomingdale, invoiced 11/12/1936; returned 5/5/1938. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on standard: SPQR In landscape, Constantine the Great, accompanied by his soldiers carrying standards with inscriptions, see vision of chi-rho monogram in sky (BRD) oversize foliage interspersed with putti, peacocks & birds, cherubim in each corner French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 18783

Augustus succeeds Caesar. unknown c. 1640 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9' x W 8'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. T. E. Catlin, invoiced, 12/21/1926. Inscriptions: Inscription in left border, at top: PAX AVG =PAX AUGUSTA Inscriptions: Inscription in right border, at top: VIC AVG =VICTORIA AUGUSTA Woman with message kneels before enthroned Octavian Augustus, 2 soldiers & another woman surround emperor; body of Caesar lies in state in background (L & R BRD) grotesques & military trophies with twisting garlands of flowers interspersed with vases & winged figures, inscriptions at top; (UPR & LWR BRD) empty cartouche in center flanked birds & garlands of flowers & fruit Lower border either added or removed by French & Co. Also, right side of soldier on far right cut out of panel. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 14730 also lists: 32329

Europe. Borcht, Jacques van der (the elder) (Flemish, act.1676-1710) (workshop, attr.) weaver Cobus, Jan (Flemish, act.1st 1/3 18th century) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13' x W 13' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right Inscriptions: Inscriptions in border medallions, at 4 corners (clockwise): ORIENT, MID.. OCCIDENT, SEPTENTRION Personification of Europe, seated & looking at spectator, holding key & tiara, resting elbow on table with books, globe, crown, painter's palette (), music score () (L, middle ground), boy on horseback (R, middle ground), Roman bust, putto, panoply or pile of lances, fruits, flowers, vases (foreground), cityscape with classical buildings, columns, view of dome (background) (BRD) floral festoons, vases, busts, cartouches; at 4 corners round medallions showing putto & inscriptions This panel is part of a set of 4

First article of Creed. unknown c. 1510-1515 Tapestry Dimensions: H 14' x W 11'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from A. J. Kobler, invoiced 10/15/1927; sold to Henry N. Schinwind, n.d. SS 15406, 31523. French & Co. purchased from Henry N. Schinwind, invoiced 8/30/1932 SS 17644, 40057. Scotland, Lanark, Glasgow, Burrell Collection. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated Prophet L of center:.. ATTRE INVOCABIMVS.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated Prophet R of center: CREDO IN DEV.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field identifying figures some include: SAPIENTIA (Wisdom), POTECIA (Power), REDEMPCIO (Redemption) & CARITAS (Charity God the Father enthroned, flanked by angels (at top); 2 angels flanking Fountain of Life, with Christ holding scepter above (top L of center); 3 Magi (wise men/kings) nearby, as Adam & Eve kneel before femal

Judith before Holofernes. unknown c. 1480-1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'7" x W 7'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 5-6/cm); silk Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: French & Co. received from Henry Symons, invoiced 4/23/1929; returned 5/13/1929. Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, at top: PLACVIT HOLOFERNI ILLIVS PVLCHRITVDO ET PRVDENTIA Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, identifying figures some include: JVDICH, HOLOFERNE, VAGIO Judith & her attendant in Holofernes' camp (L, background); conversation between Judith & Holofernes (center, foreground) (Judith 8-16) Fragment of tapestry; borders missing (Cavallo). This panel matches is the left-side of the panel that is now in Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire. At some point, the other half must have been attached to this panel, as shown in the Brussels & Asselberghs catalogs. Those photographs show panel with borders (Dimit

Clemency of Scipio . unknown c. 1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 11'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Max Schlivek, invoiced 3/9/1927; returned 1/9/1928.

Hours harnessing Apollo's (Phoebus') horses to his sun-chariot. Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1502-1550) (style of) painter c. 1535-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 13' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Desider de Toperczer, invoiced, 12/19/1952. France, Val-d'Oise, Ecouen, Musée de la renaissance. Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238692-0238700; GCPA: 0236979-0236982, 0238276 (Story of Vertumnus & Pomona, Set A)

Episode in life of emperor Trajan. Orley, Philip van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1513) (cartoon creator, attr.) painter Roome, Jan van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1498-1521) (cartoon creator, attr.) painter c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'8.75" x W 11'11.25" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (undyed, warp: 7-8/cm); wool & silk (dyed); metallic thread (silver gilt yarn) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Lord Sackville coll., Knole, Kent. J. Pierpont Morgan coll. French & Co. purchased from Morgan Coll. - Tapestries 8/15/1916; sold to George R. White 4/17 no year listed. George R. White coll., Boston. Mrs. Harriet J. Bradbury, Boston; museum bequest, 7/3/1930. United States, Massachusetts, Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, accno. 30.477. Man & woman watch from window as 2 boys fall in stream (L, middle ground); richly robed man Trajan holds scepter, surrounded by several men & women, some kneel (center, foreground); angel appears with

Lazio Roma Rome Palazzo Quirinale1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Tapestries. (Also decorative furniture, etc.). General Notes: No information sheet provided by Hutzel, tapestries not mentioned in TCI. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Cleopatra dissolving pearl. Egmont, Justus van (Dutch, 1601-1674) (author of design) painter Leefdael, Jan van (Flemish, act.1647-1677) (workshop) weaver Strecken, Geraert van der (Flemish, act.1647-d.1677) (workshop) weaver c. 1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'10" x W 10'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 20-22/in.; 8-9/cm); wool & silk; metallic thread (silver); metallic thread (silver-gilt) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Barberini coll., Rome (). King Ludwig of Bavaria (d. 1886) (). Sypher & Co., New York sold to Mr. William Coles; bequeathed to museum by Mrs. William Coles (Elizabeth U. Coles) in 1892. United States, New York, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accno. 92.1.7. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, center Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche, in center partially legible in photograph: CLEOPATRA GEMMAM / INEFFABLIS / VALORIS ANTONIO IN / POTVM FVNDIT Inscriptions: Woven monogram in lower guard, right of cen

Adoration of Bacchus (Dionysus). unknown c. 1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'4" x W 15' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Young Bacchus enthroned, surrounded by trumpeters & venerators wearing laurel wreaths; groups of women (top corners) (BRD) garlands of flowers & fruit interspersed with spiraling ribbon French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 16590

Dancing peasants. unknown c. 1565-1575 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape, peasants circle-dancing, bagpiper in center on mound; cityscape in background (BRD) foliage with strapwork, grotesques & animals, interspersed with standing figures within architectural frameworks; (UPR & LWR BRD) central medallions with figural scenes No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0241823-0241825, 0241828, 0184594-0184595

Hunting party departing from castle. unknown c. 1515 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'3" x W 13'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape, large group of gentlemen & ladies depart from castle, accompanied by huntsmen mounted on horseback, foot soldiers, horn blowers & hunting dogs; figures watch from balcony (BRD) garlands of flowers No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

After conquering Babylon, Cyrus grants Israelites their liberty. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3.75 x W 4.00 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole not legible in photograph Cyrus stands next to man who holds large banderole with inscription; vessels & pots arranged on ground, several soldiers & attendants stand nearby (BRD) vignettes with landscapes enclosed by 2 columns & framed by flowers & fruit; interspersed with bunches of flowers & fruit, grotesques; (L & R BRD) miniature staircases in bottom corners Related Works: Iconographically similar tapestry, GCPA 0241901

Trojans offer Dido and her companions gifts during banquet. Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (cartoon creator) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop) weaver c. 1655-1679 Tapestry Dimensions: H 418.8 x W 634.6 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. Francis F. Prentiss coll. Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss (1915). United States, Ohio, Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, accno. 1915.79.2. Inscriptions: Woven signature in central field at base of column, right: M. / WOVTHERS.. Dido gives banquet for Aeneas & his friends, many of whom are seated at & around table; Cupid in disguise of Ascanius, Aeneas' son, offers Dido scepter & embroidered Trojan cloak (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns with twisting garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central, empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank militar

Diana imploring Jupiter (Zeus). Dubreuil, Toussaint (French, 1561-1602) (author of design) painter Maecht, Philipp de (Flemish, act. 1605-1652, d. bef.1655) (workshop) weaver Tayer, Hans (Flemish, act. ca.1619) (workshop) weaver c. 1620-1630 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'7" x W 23'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right: P fleur-de-lys (cut off along bottom) Inscriptions: weaver mark on right guard, bottom ("F" resting within "M") Inscriptions: weaver mark on right guard, bottom ("T" resting on cross bar of "H") Jupiter seated on 3-stepped platform in large room with screen of monumental spiral (Solomonic) columns behind him listens to kneeling Diana, as audience attends; landscape with round classical building visible beyond room (UPR BRD) cartouche with coat of arms flanked by putti & festoons; (LWR BRD) dog's head resting on oval cartouche with Diana aiming arrow at anim

Game park with ladies and gentlemen, and hunters. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'2" x W 16'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Mr. Henry B. Caldwell, 3/8/1949; returned 7/26/1960.

Paris and Oenone. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'11" x W 10'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 3/14/1918. On reverse of photograph: Stock No. TEARSE. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on Oenone's hem: PEGASIS OENONE Beneath elaborate grape arbor supported by Nereids () & faune (=Pan), Paris & Oenone are accompanied by 2 maidens (foreground); classical building with soldier & other figures in archway (R middle ground) Borders missing. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Aeneas takes leave of Dido. Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (cartoon creator) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop) weaver c. 1655-1679 Tapestry Dimensions: H 403 x W 394 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. Francis F. Prentiss coll. Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss (1915). United States, Ohio, Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, accno. 1915.79.7. Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right: M. WAVTERS Aeneas wears plumed helmet & holds staff, departs from Dido who covers her mouth with her hand in despair, ladies-in-waiting stand behind her (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns with twisting garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central, empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank military trophies in center Romanelli's cartoons have been dated c.1655-1662. 8 out of 6 of the original

Battle of Milvian Bridge. Rubens, Peter Paul (Flemish, 1577-1640) (author of design, cartoon creator) painter Maecht, Philipp de (Flemish, act. 1605-1652, d. bef.1655) (workshop) weaver Tayer, Hans (Flemish, act. ca.1619) (workshop) weaver c. 1623-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 16'2" x W 24'2.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: Linen (warp: 28/in.); wool, silk with silver & gold metallic thread (weft) Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Barberini coll. (Rome). Corsini coll., 1907. Private coll. (London), 1924. French & Co. purchased from the estate of Rosa Lewis, received 4/23/1956; sold to the Kress Foundation 12/31/1956. Given to the Philadelphia Museum of Art by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museum of Art, accno. 59.78.3. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right: P fleur-de-lys Inscriptions: weaver mark on right guard, bottom: ("F" resting within "M") Inscriptions: weaver mark on right guard, bottom: ("T"

Three Virtues. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11' x 13'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Barney Estate Co. 11/15/1916; sold to John L.Severance 7/10/1917. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border Three seated female personifications of Virtues converse with each other, making gestures; below them lady folds up ornate container (center), 2 ladies play musical instruments with gentleman holding wind instrument (R), & group of 3 ladies & 2 gentlemen observe (L); couple in upper L corner; standing figures in upper R corner (BRD) garland with flowers & grapes French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7083

David as young man at Saul's court . unknown c. 1535-1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'3" x W 15'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Young David eating from platter, before Saul & others; classical buildings in background (BRD) ribbon-tied bunches of oversize flowers & fruit on central rod, interspersed with putti No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238997-023900, 0236321

Psyche's parents with suitors for her sisters . unknown c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'10" x W 13'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Arthur Curtis James, invoiced 1/5/1925 (partial interest with Parrish Watson & Partridge, each 1/3); sold to Victor International 11/29/1968 . Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (with variations): GCPA 0243404

King with courtiers. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Leon Schinasi, invoiced 12/31/1926; sold to David Warfield 1/25/1927. Courtiers in large hall with ornate columns; in center, king with scepter stands in open doorway; landscape visible beyond scene Fragment of tapestry; borders missing. Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 29445

Infant Cyrus given to shepherd Mithridates and nursed by his wife, Cyno. Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (designed after, attr.) painter Tiegen, Jan van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1550) (workshop) weaver Leyniers, Nikolaus (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1570) (workshop) weaver c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 420 x W 520 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool; silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.364-12319. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; weaver mark on right guard, left Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on drapery not legible in photograph: RATIONI. NON. FERITATI.. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche not legible in photograph: FAMA / CON / STAT.

Dido and Aeneas departing for hunt. unknown c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'11" x W 12'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape, Dido & Aeneas with hunting dogs & along with attendants, departing for hunt; hunters chasing a stag in background (L) (BRD) ribbon tied around & interspersed with laurel leaves & various decorative elements: (UPR BRD) centered by floral wreaths & 2 swans framing crown enclosing crossed scepters & heart; paired dolphins in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by crossed sheaths with swords, arrow-filled quivers & bows, floral wreaths framing plumed helmets; (LWR BRD) floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing large double-headed eagle, & acanthus leaves hanging with laurel leaves, flowers & fruit in corners Stock sheet 42033, written on GCPA 0243305, refers to another tapestry & stock sheet 7765A, written on GCPA 0243304, does not exist in the archive. No French & Co. stoc

Fishing scene with Medici coat of arms. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Italian Weaving Center: , TuscanyFlorence Ownership History: French & Co. At water's edge, 2 fishermen pull fish from net as foreground river god gazes outwards; town in R background (UPR BRD) crowned Medici coat of arms supported by 2 cherubim & suspended from border; (L & R BRD) fish in cartouches at mid-points & in corners with standing putti in between; (LWR BRD) centered by fish in cartouche flanked by hybrid human-sea creatures No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Game park with hunters, ladies and gentlemen. unknown c. 1575-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'4" x W 12'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: French & Co. Madison Art Center, 6/13/1966. United States, Wisconsin, Madison, Madison Art Center. Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0236440-0236442, 0184306

Peace and Mercy win promise of Redemption for Man. unknown c. 1500-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'3" x W 26' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 14-15/in.; 5-6cm); wool & silk (weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Juan Rodríguez de Fonsca coll., bishop of Burgos (purchased total of 8 tapestries between 1519-1524); bequeathed to Cathedral of Burgos in 1526. Cathedral of Burgos coll.; sold in 1926. French & Co. purchased from Mr. R. Raimundo Ruiz, invoiced 5/7/1931; sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 2/4/1938. United States, New York, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accno. 38.29. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated man in L corner: Ascendit mors per fenestras Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated man in R corner: reddam ulcionem hostibus Deuteronomii XXXII Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field, identifying figures some include: PAX (Peace), MISERICORDIA (Mercy), JVSTICIA (Ju

Peace and Mercy win promise of Redemption for Man. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5' x W 4'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. B. C. Fray Jack Chrysler crossed out 9/26/1940. Personification of Man (Homo) throwing hands up in air; attacked by Lechery holding spear, Avarice grasping Man's throat, Temptation (Temptor=devil) blowing S-shaped horn, Gluttony reaching for Man's stomach, Hope holding large club & 2 other female figures stand behind Man; in foreground lay breastplate & helmet that Grace of God & Peace gave Man Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo). This is a fragment from the "Virtues intercede for Man" tapestry in this series. This scene can be found in the upper right of center in the panel at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Cavallo). Tapestry mounted in frame (Dimitrova). The "Redemption of Man" series comprises 10 known compositions. Scholars have com

Tiburtine and Delphic sibyls with fountain in enclosure. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'9" x W 13' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Idalia Whitcomb, 12/18/1948; returned 7/16/1954. Sibyls flank fountain against ground of giant roses with lion, centaur, peacock, monkey & other animals (BRD) floral garland French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 80320 also lists: 18925 French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, F-324

Passion of Christ: Christ's feet are anointed by St. Mary Magdalene. unknown c. 1580-1590 Tapestry Dimensions: H 175 x W 195 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool; silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of "Las Tapicerías de la Corona" (1880). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.224-6137. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver mark location unknown; not visible in photograph During meal in Bethany at house of Simon the Leper, Christ's feet are anointed by St. Mary Magdalene (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-11) (BRD) large strapwork interspersed with vases of flowers & fruit & caryatids; (LWR BRD) figures in chariots in corners The Junquera de Vega catalog attributes the tapestry to the workshop of Andries van den Driessche; however, his dates of activity are 1635-1671. Therefore, this artist attribution is not viab

Court scene in interior with tile floor. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 9'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 11/26/1927; sold to F. H. Hirschland 12/31/1927. Male figures in interior with tile floor & brocade backdrop; 1 figure holds walking staff Borders missing. Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 15751

Vision of Constantine. Rubens, Peter Paul (Flemish, 1577-1640) (author of design, cartoon creator) painter c. 1634-1644 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Inscriptions: Monogram in L & R border: intertwined "C" & "A" surmounted by a cross Standing on marble platform, Constantine extends his arms towards sky where chrism appears to him; soldiers carrying spears & standards witness the miracle (UPR BRD) centered by wreathed monogram of Christ in strapwork cartouche flanked by cornucopias; (LWR BRD) centered by eagle holding snake in beak in strapwork cartouche resting on paws flanked by cornucopias in strapwork frames; (L & R BRD) monogram in strapwork cartouche at mid-point, flanked by suspended festoons with clusters of flowers framed by palm leaves terminating in mask above, & incorporating 2 trumpets below; masks in strapwork cartouches in corners Fénaille, Gobelins 1 (1903-1923), 246-255 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry: GCPA

Abruzzo L'Aquila Bominaco S. Pellegrino, Oratory99. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, sculpture (12-13th century) Post-medieval: Fresco cycle (13th century) (Count: 252) German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

scene. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'3" x W 8'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Possible city mark on lower guard, left In landscape, female figure, accompanied by 2 female attendants, kneeling before man wearing turban; army camp in background (BRD) segmented border with allegorical figures, vases of flowers & fruit, & grotesques, framed by columns & pergolas French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 36262

Noah as wine-grower: drunkenness of Noah (mocking of Noah). Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (designed after) painter c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 12'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, Lord Chamberlain of the Household (probably from palace of Whitehall in 1695 to descent at Knole in late 19th century). J. P. Morgan coll., New York. French & Co. purchased from Morgan coll. (Parish Watson & Herschel) 8/15/1916 SS 7020-24. French & Co. notation: "these tapestries were formerly nos.7020-24"; lists purchasing & transferring shares from Watson, Knoedler & J.V.; sold, n.d. "Hearst" SS 39099. England, Greater London, London, Sotheby's, Dec. 12, 2001, lot 5(d). Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: NOE BIBENS VIBVM INEBRIATVS /.. In landscape, Shem (or Japheth) cover

Portière with the coat of arms of Joseph-Marie. Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1686-1755) (author of design) painter Besnier, Nicolas (French, b.1686-d.1754) (workshop) weaver c. 1740 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: French & Co. . France, Oise, Beauvais, Musée départemental de l'Oise. Inscriptions: City mark in lower guard, right...BEAUVAIS Inscriptions: Woven signature & date underneath in lower field, right: J.B. Oudry / 1733 in reverse Inscriptions: Woven signatures in lower guard, right: BESNIER E et OUDRY.A... Second duc de Boufflers on shield surmounted by coronet, flanked by 2 tigers, & with Mars (L) & Minerva (R) (BRD) decorative border with scallop shells, & acanthus leaves in corners Badin, p. 75 lists the presence of 8 portières woven for the duc de Boufflers in 1740, & Coural, p. 163 states that 8 portières were woven for the duc de Boufflers between August 1737 & August 1742. No French & Co. stock sheet

Apparel early 17th century Italian. Apparel 213036

Biblical scenes. unknown c. 1500-1520 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Columns divide scenes with courtiers into 5 compartments; in center compartment: seated bishop in church surrounded by figures (above), king with monk & other figures (below); in lower L compartment: king & pope; in lower R compartment: baptism (BRD) twisting vines of foliage & flowers Possibly woven in Brussels. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239307, 0242504, 0242505, 0242506

Altitud. Tab. 11 7/12 ped. Latitud. 11 ped. Rhen." druk recto m.o.

Prodigal son in midst of prostitutes feasting and dissipating his patrimony. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 21' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 6-7/cm); wool & silk Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: William Randolph Hearst coll. French & Co. purchased from Leon Medina 8/1951 SS 81374. French & Co. purchased from Antiquities Inc. 3/31/1953; sold to Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Brussels, 1964 SS 57510. Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire, accno. 9922. Prodigal son with 2 prostitutes (center, middle ground) & same figures seen again feasting together (R of center, foreground), servants surround central scene & musicians play various instruments (R, upper corner) (BRD) garland of flowers Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo). This set comprises 4 panels; 1 is represented in the Photo Study Collection (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 57510-d French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 81374 French & Co

Lazio Roma Nazzano S. Antimo0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

August: barrel-making. Bramantino (Italian, ca.1465-1530) (author of design, attr.) painter Benedetto da Milano (Italian, act. ca.1503) (workshop) weaver c. 1501-1507 Tapestry Dimensions: H 4.85-5.20 x W 4.55-485 m Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Italian Weaving Center: , LombardyVigevano Ownership History: Commissioned by Gian Giacomo Trivulzio (1436-1518). Italy, Lombardy, Milano, Milan, Castello sforzesco, Civiche raccolte d'arte antica. Inscriptions: Inscription in lower central field, on platform: BACCHI SACRIS VINDEMIAM / AVGVSTVS AVGVRAT TERIT / MILIVM NOVIS QVE FRVCTIBVS / MERO ET CALOREM TEMPERAT Inscriptions: Inscription in medallion: NETES MAI / IO. IA. TRIVS. MAR. VIGL. FRANCIE MARES Gian Giacomo Trivulzio, Count of Vigevano, Marshall of France Figures drinking at a table (L), oxen returning from the fields & men preparing barrels (R); central male figure wearing wreath & seated on platform =personification of August pointing towards upper register with coro

Vase of flowers on pedestal. unknown c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'9" x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from William H. Sopher, invoiced 1/8/1935; returned 2/21/1935. Amidst wild flowers & stream (BRD) pole with spiral garland & ornate ribbon, shells with acanthus leaves in corners The stock sheets states "Flemish in the French manner" & adds that the upper border is entirely modern. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 18335

scene. unknown c. 1600-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'7" x W 10' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Mrs. Eve Lehman 1/30/1955; returned 1/11/1967. Enthroned man is crowned by 2 men flanking him (center, foreground); 3 soldiers with swords & spears stand next to man in hooded robe (R, foreground); seated woman with dog () (L, foreground); group of soldiers wait in distance (L, middle ground); mountainous landscape (center, background) (BRD) narrow acanthus motif frames central "creation border"; (L & R BRD) landscapes & animals, cityscape at top, seated figures at top & bottom corners; (UPR BRD) various birds, central scene with man riding eagle flanked by 2 figures in cloud-like formation; (LWR BRD) central scene with male figure in horse-drawn chariot emerging from sea, 2 rowboats with figures French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 56644-x

Lazio Roma Albano Laziale S. Pietro7. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architectural sculpture, capital. Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, (15-16th century); sculpture, painting, wall painting, tapestry, coats-of-arms Antiquities: Sarcophagus Object Notes: Bibliographic information filed with original worksheets German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Diomedes informed by Venus of faithless conduct of his wife. unknown c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 428 x W 531 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A. 364-12312. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left Inscriptions: unidentified weaver mark location unknown Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0236964-0236969

Meissen. Heart d. Albrechtsburg - Prince Raub

Combat of Virtues and Vices. unknown c. 1510-1515 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'8" x W 26'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (undyed, warp: 5-6/cm); wool & silk (dyed, weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Cathedral of Toledo until c.1900. Ascher Wertheimer coll. 1902. Weinberg coll. William Randolph Hearst coll. French & Co. United States, California, San Francisco, The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, accno. 54.14.4. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross: INRI =Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by angel at left & continuing on banderole held by angel on right: PANGE LINGUA / GLORIOSI PRAELIUM CERTAMINIS Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by Prophet at left partially legible in photograph: IPSE VENIT ET SALUABIT VOS ISAIS Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by Prophet at right reweaving has made inscription illegible, but it may possbily hav

Meeting if Isaac and Rebekah. unknown c. 1640 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'1" x W 16'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. Rebekah alights from her camel with the help of Isaac as others watch (UPR BRD) vase flanked by putti & bunches of fruit; (LWR BRD) helmet flanked by putti blowing animal-head trumpets, eagles & more putti; (L & R BRD) putti, vase, mask & other decorative elements No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0242231-0242233; compositionally similar tapestry (border): GCPA 0242234

September. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design, workshop, attr.) painter c. 1525-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 14'6" x W 13'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Polycarpe Charles Séchan coll., Paris (until 1875). Dreyfus de Gonzalès coll., Paris; sold, Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 6/1-4/1896. Galerie Jacques Seligmann, Paris. William Randolph Hearst coll. French & Co. purchased from Parish Watson, invoiced 10/19/1938; sold to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 12/20/1938. United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, accno. 38.40. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field in band, at top: SEPTEMBRE (for month of September) Inscriptions: Inscription in central field identifying figure in center: BACVS Inscriptions: Inscription in central field identifying figure in upper left: SEMELA Inscriptions: Inscription in central field identifying figure in uppe

Musicians. Bérain, Jean (the Elder) (French, 1640-1711) (style of) draughtsman Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1636-1699) (author of design) painter Vernansal, Guy (French, act.1642-d.1656) (author of design, attr., border) painter Béhagle, Philippe I (French, b.1641-d.1705) (workshop) weaver Béhagle, Philippe II (French, d.1733) (workshop) weaver c. 1688-1734 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11' x W 4'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Perez, Ltd., received 11/4/1954; sold to V. & C. Vigo & Charles Sternberg 1/20/1962. Architectural screen framing standing flutist & seated man with mandolin framed by large flower-filled vases & beside table laid with violin & bagpipe in center (BRD) borders have inner & outer bands of classical ornament; (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by chinese warrior reclining in tent with table holding 2 cups, flanked by censers & strapwork This series comprises six pieces: 3 wide,

Giraffe caravan. Grenier, Jean (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1497-1513) (workshop, attr.) weaver Poissonier, Arnould (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1491-d.1522) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1500-1510 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Le Comte Louis de Dreux Brezé coll. French & Co. Procession of giraffes & figures, some on horseback, accompanied by trumpeters (L, LWR & R BRD) garlands of flowers banded together with fan-like motifs; (UPR BRD) stylized foliage terminating in acorns, large acorn in center flanked by 2 small cherubim Possibly woven in Tournai (Campbell). GCPA 0184396 is shown on same print as GCPA 0240592 & 0184397 (Dimitrova). No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number V & A, Tapestry Collection (1980), 30-32, no.18 Delmarcel, Flemish Tapestry (1999), 164,165 Ackerman, Rockefeller McCormick tapestries (1932), pls. 18 & 19 Asselberghs, Tapisserie tournais

Lord of the castle receives Bonne Compagnie and her retinue. unknown c 1500-1530 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscriptions identifying figures: bonne compagnie (& others) Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237128-0237131

The Presentation in the Temple. Culture: Italian. Dimensions: H. 20 1/2 x L. 23 1/2 inches (52.1 cm). Date: early 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lazio Roma Rome S. Maria in Vallicella4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of 16th church's facade by Fausto Rughesi(1605). Views of interior nave, altars, sacristy, and collection in private rooms. Extensive coverage of frescoes and paintings. Three views of an embroidery with a depiction of the Assumption of the Virgin. General Notes: Views of Oratorio dei Filippini are filed separately, but retain H-numbers within this monument's numerical sequence. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

SS. Paul and Barnabas at Lystra. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after) painter May, Stephen de (English, act. 1690-1710) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1690-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 12'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: English Weaving Center: London Ownership History: Made for Earls of Winchilsea & Nottingham, Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland. Inherited by Major James Hanbury, Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland. Captain Bertram Currie coll., Dingley Hall, Market Hanborough. Sold at Christie, Manson & Woods (London), 3/26/1953, lot 86. Perez, London (1953). French & Co., New York (1953). Mr. & Mrs. Louis Brugman coll., New York (1953), bequeathed to Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, 1954 (stolen). Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border banderole around coat of arms: NIL / CONSCIR / SIBI Preparation of sacrificial celebration with oxen & garlands in front of temple of Jupiter (Zeus), (Acts: 14:8-18); lame man with his crutches on ground; priest holds ax

Game park with noble couple and attendants. unknown c. 1590-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'10" x W 12'1" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, no. 712 (Charles sale) in 1920; sold to Mrs. Dreicer 2/1/1920.

Four court scenes. unknown c. 1500-1525 () Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Seligmann & Rey, invoiced 12/19/1935; Felix Gouled Bill Liquid 15983 (), 7/18/1941; returned 7/23/1943. French & Co. purchased from Felix Gouled 2/1/1949; sold to V. & C. Vigo & Charles Sternberg 3/26/1964. Standing lady flanked by woman with clasped hands & woman holding hand to face (lower L); woman seated on throne flanked by 2 women (lower R); woman with 2 men & woman with man in landscape with trees (upper L); man kneels & grasps hand of lady as man & woman watch; table with vase of flowers behind them (upper R) (BRD) garland with fruit; vases in lower corners Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 18527 also lists 41921, 75405 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 80381 also lists 47725

Lazio Viterbo Tuscania S. Francesco. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: 14th century architecture. Post-medieval: Fresco Object Notes: Two sets of prints, mostly duplicates German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Sophonsiba with her maidens kneels before Masinissa or, Massanissa, or, Massinisa. unknown c. 1650-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'6" x W 17'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from P. A. Valentine 5/25/1911; sold to Mrs. Hoffman, for the Town Hall Educational Club, 1/21/1921. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: SOPHONISBA / MASINISAE IN GENVA / PROCVMBIT Crowned Sophonsiba kneels before Masinissa (center, foreground); ladies-in-waiting & male attendants (L, foreground); 2 men wait next to white horse (R, foreground); pillars of building (L, middle ground); cityscape (R of center, background) (L BRD) square pillar surmounted with male statue-column, basket of flowers above capital; (R BRD) square pillar with female statue-column, basket of flowers above capital; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers & fruits, tied with ribbons flank central cartouche with inscription Stock sheet notes tape

Burning of Numidian camp. Giulio Romano (Italian, 1492/99-1546) (designed after) painter Mattens, Jan (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1613-d.1633/34) (workshop) weaver c. 1580-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 24' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Duke of Sesto coll., Madrid. Raoul Heilbronner coll., Paris (c.1907-1913). French & Co. purchased from Galeries Heilbronner 2/8/1913; sold to Clarence Hungerford Mackay 6/12/1916 SS 5286. French & Co, purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 6/9/1927; sold to William Randolph Hearst 7/14/1927 SS 15115. United States, California, San Simeon, Hearst San Simeon Historical Monument, accno. 529-9-101. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard partially visible in photograph; weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banners: SPQR Inscriptions: Inscriptions indentifying left border figures (top to bottom): RESVRRECTIO, SENECTVS, TEMPVS Inscript

Animal tamers. Bérain, Jean (the Elder) (French, 1640-1711) (style of) draughtsman Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1636-1699) (author of design) painter Béhagle, Philippe I (French, b.1641-d.1705) (workshop) weaver c. 1688-1695 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'10' x W 12'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 1/19/1917; possibly sold to Vigo & Charles Sternberg. Architectural screen framing 3 groups of figures; L scene: leopard attacks bull as another leopard watches; center scene: 2 showmen put 3 small lions through their paces before heavy curtain suspended from architectural screen; R scene: trainer works with 4 dogs; arched trellis above each lateral scene; above trellises: bars of marble molding with suspended arrow trophies; above molding: frieze of light architectural motifs (BRD) picture-frame border with spiraling parsley leaves; cartouches in corners & at midpoints of upr & lw

Cyrus receives message from Harpagos. unknown c. 1535-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 15'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Joseph Brummer, invoiced 5/25/1929; returned 5/3/1932 SS 16594. French & Co. received from Mrs. Edith Strauss 10/29/1947; returned 10/21/1963 SS 79357. Cyrus stands with arms extended (R of center); 2 courtiers stand nearby (R, foreground); Harpagos' messenger approaches holding dead hare in which there is concealed message inside (L of center, foreground); man behind messenger (L, foreground); couple stand near tree, lady-in-waiting sits nearby (L, middle ground); hunt with hounds, grand house (center, background) (BRD) bunches of flowers & fruit on central rod, flowers in corners with oversize balls of fruit; (LWR BRD) 2 birds flank bouquet in center Both stock sheets identify the series of this tapestry as the "History of Archduke Albert & Isabella" & the subjec

huntsman and dog. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design, attr.) painter c. 1722 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'4" x W 4'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. McCullough Miller, received 1/29/1948; sold to Mrs. Trudy Fischbacher 10/2/1959. At edge of pond; stag held by hunters in pond (BRD) picture-frame border with trellis pattern, garlanded rosettes in corners; (L & R BRD) empty cartouche in upper 1/2 Entrefenêtre. Version of 2nd border. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 79622 Fénaille, Gobelins 2 (1903-1923), 299-322 Göbel, Wandteppiche II:1 (1928), 141-42 Related Works: 2 panels from Lowengard coll., sold at Galerie Georges Petit (Paris), 6/10/1910, lot 23-24

Umbria Perugia Perugia Convent S. Pietro01. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Interior views with emphasis on paintings and sculpture; extensive views of illuminated manuscripts (negatives not printed). General Notes: There are no prints assigned H-#s 43-57. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Campania Salerno Padula Monastery of S. Lorenzo00. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 There are views of a number of antiquities. Their specific location within the monastery is unknown. There are two views of the tomb of Tommaso Sanseverino and one view of a statue. There are views of the altar, the frescoed ceiling and statues in niches. niches. Views are of the ceiling, paintings, and statues in niches. There are views of the loggia and its balustrade. There are two views of the ceiling fresco. There are views of the fountain, portico, columns and capitals. There are views of the votive cross, loggia, and landscaping. There are views of the cloister, the fountain, and the loggia. There are views of the colonnade, the floor, and frescoes. There are general views of the cloister, the fountain, and the columns. There are interior views of the church altar, the valuted, frescoed ceiling, and comprehensive coverage of the two choir stalls. There are exterior views of the carved wooden door. There are

Abruzzo L'Aquila L'Aquila Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo64. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Tabernacle from S. Maria delle Grotte in Fossa with scenes of the Presentation at the Temple, the Flagellation, the Annunciation, and the Betrayal by Judas. Museo Nazionale housed in Castle: several exterior views (The Archeological Museum is one gallery (Sala IV) of the Museo). Remaining views of museum collection, including paintings, processional crosses, reliquaries, chalices, ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, and a number of eighth century Abruzzan Madonna sculptures. Works from the church Madonna del Soccorso also stored in Museo. Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo Roman inscriptions, sculpture and relief German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans

Allegory of the alliance with England : Elizabeth and Leicester are depicted as supporting the Netherlands against the king of France. Date: 1576

Lazio Roma Frascati Chiesa dei Cappuccini0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of facade, exterior chapels, interior altars, choir, paintings, and sculpture. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Preparations for the hunters' meal, right side. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design, attr.) painter Lacroix, Jean de II (French, ca.1640-d.1714) (workshop) weaver 1705-1706 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'8" x W 7'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Garde-meuble (1708). French & Co.. Dalva co. (1960). England, Greater London, London, Sotheby's, December 15, 1961, lot 57. Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right: L.CROIX.P. In winter forest landscape, hunters hold spears & talk; in background bonfire burns, dogs fight & hunters enter forest (UPR BRD) band of fruit, foliage & flowers centered by medallion with Sagittarius; (LWR BRD) band of marine grotesques; (L & R BRD) palm trunks with scrolling fruit & floral garland, vases at bottom Entrefenêtre. 3rd low-warp weaving. 1st border. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Fénaille, Gobelins 2 (1903-

Anonymous drawing depicts Alexander the Great discovering books in a sarcophagus on the Agro Romano with brown washes on brownish paper, using black pen to emphasize figures, objects, and composition.

Samson and Delilah. unknown c. 1625-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 22" x W 7'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. A. T. Hert, invoiced 6/8/1931; unsold as of the 6/30/1957 inventory. After Samson wakes up & finds his hair & strength gone, he is taken prisoner; several soldiers binding his arms & feet as enthroned Delilah looks on (Judges 16:4-21) Five-fold tapestry screen (Stock sheet). Borders probably removed when tapestry panel was made into screen (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 38236

Garden park with classical female figures in foreground. unknown c. 1680-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'2" x W 16'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Robbe (Mrs. Dearn (), 10/16/1947; sold to Arturo Linares 4/15/1963.

Coronation of Tarquinius (Tarquin) Priscus. unknown c. 1450-1470 Tapestry Dimensions: H 4.25 x W 8.50 m Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Spain, Zamora, Zamora, Cathedral. Inscriptions: First inscription: Dum Lucinus prudens hominum ditissimus cum ejus conjuge ac copiosa sue gentis comitiva romanam tendens civitatem iter monti Janiculo vicinum cepit Inscriptions: Second inscription: Qualiter pennis aera secans aquila super Lucini caput volitavit, cujusque unguibus acutis pileum subito rapuit ac sursum scandens giratum emisit huncque paulo post volatu viroso descendens restituit. Quo sic peracto, Lucini sponsa sibi prolique sue per romanos in futurum superne celsitudinis superaturum fore letanter exposuit Inscriptions: Third inscription: Dum autem Lucinus proprium sibi Rome domicilium ditavit, ob ipsius eventus novitatem, tum propter divitiarum ejusdem copiosam diversitatem, Priscus Tarquinus a romanis est vacatus. Et is, Anco rege d

Picture third quarter 17th century British. Picture 227518

"Dictator" painting withdrawn - The painting of dictators which has been withdrawn from exhibition. It shows, centre, the devil holding the heads of Hitler and Mussolini in the scales of the Justice whilst Mr. Chamberlain looks on. Extreme right of picture is the ex-emperor of Ethiopia, and left President Roosevelt behind Mr. Lloyd George. Bottom left are death and refuges and right the British Lion.A large picture of the devil holding the heads of Hitler and Mussolini in the scales of justice whilst leaders of Democracy look on, has been withdrawn from the exhibition of the Royal Society of British artists which will open at the Suffolk Galleries on Saturday, April 22, the painting entitles "Modern Allegory", is the work of Mr. Otway McCannell. He calls it a "Satire". April 17, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

subject with bishop. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 2'10" x 6'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from The Radnor Corporation (H. Harrison Smith), n.d.; sold to Charles Sternberg 3/25/1963 SS 19863. French & Co. transferred from SS 19863; 10/10/1940 Hinckle Smith Esq. Liquid PQ 36547 SS 23446. Several bust-length figures including Bishop holding chalice, man holding orb above Bishop's head, & man holding taper; building in R background; tracery in upper corners Borders missing. Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 19863 also lists: 45970 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 23446 also lists: 21057

Birth of Christ: Holy Family 'Trinitas terrestris'. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 57" x W 56" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool; silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries (Mrs. Leon Schinasi sale) 11/3/1944. In landscape, kneeling Madonna with Christ-child & St. Joseph; scene of flight into Egypt () in background (BRD) garlands of flowers & oversize fruit Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo). Tapestry is in gilded "tabernacolo" frame (Stock sheet). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 77228 also lists: 44316 Göbel, Wandteppiche I:2 (1923), fig.134 Related Works: Iconographically similar tapestry (same figure of Joseph), GCPA 0238483-0238484; stylistically similar tapestry per stock sheet note, formerly in the de Somzé coll. (see Göbel, I:2, fig.134)

December. unknown c. 1550-1575 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Musée des Gobelins (according to inscription on back of photograph). Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border in vertical cartouche: DECEMBER / SVB TV TELA VESTAE / CVM SIGNO CAPRICORNI Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border within frame of cartouche: EDVCATVR VRITBR / ACTE CAPRINO / AB AMALTHEA / ET MEBISSA Inscriptions: Inscription in central field in vertical cartouche: SATVRNVS In central arched arched garden trellis, female figure, crowned with wreath surmounted by miniature castle, holds shield bearing goat-fish hybrid, attended by cock & lion; flanked by 2 vignettes, showing man chopping tree & slaughtering of pig, & 2 miniature niches each holding a male allegorical figure; strapwork with grotesque & allegorical figures, fruits & flowers (BRD) strapwork interspersed with flowers, fruits, animals & figures, framed by 2 narrow borders with twisting

Village forge. unknown c. 1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 4'5.2" x W 4'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: United States, Texas, San Antonio, Marion Koogler McNay Art Institute. Scene framed by 2 slender, twisting columns; group of 4 men forging, surrounded by 3 graces (), including Lachesis holding her attribute, spindle; tree & cityscape in background

Bacchus (Dionysus). Audran, Claude III (French, 1658-1734) (designed after) painter Boulogne, Louis (the Younger) (French, 1654-1733) (designed after, figures) painter Corneille, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1649-1695) (designed after, figures) painter Desportes, Alexandre-François (French, 1661-1743) (designed after, animals) painter c. 1700-1800 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 6'7.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Seton Porter, received 4/1/1949; sold to Mr. Alfred Jaeger 12/31/1961. Bacchus holds staff & cup of wine, & sits on cloud with putto; figures set within garlanded portico decorated with trophies & small animals; at top, medallion with Scorpio Borders missing. 1st composition. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 46514 Fénaille, Gobelins 3 (1903-1923), 1-59 Göbel, Wandteppiche II:1 (1928), 150-55 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestries (similar cartoons): GCPA 0243964, 02439

Caravan of dromedaries and musicians. Grenier, Jean (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1497-1513) (workshop, attr.) weaver Poissonier, Arnould (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1491-d.1522) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1520 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Don de la Companhia de Navegação. Portugal, Viseu, Caramulo, Museu do Caramulo. Procession with men riding camels, surrounded by musicians (L, LWR & UPR BRD) garlands of flowers banded together with fan-like motifs; (UPR BRD) stylized foliage Possibly woven in Tournai (Campbell). Delmarcel, Flemish Tapestry (1999), 164,165 Ackerman, Rockefeller McCormick tapestries (1932), pl.20 Asselberghs, Tapisserie tournaisienne (1968), 12-16 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (different borders), Barcelona, Museum of Fine Art (see Ackerman cat.)

King Jehoshaphat of Judah visits King Ahab. unknown c. 1560-1570 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'8" x W 17'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Somzée coll. French & Co. received from C. M. F. Charles M. Ffoulke, n.d.; returned to J. R. Foulke sic 8/18/1923. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; unidentified weaver mark on lower guard, right Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: SEDERVNT REGES VNVSQVISQVE.. In landscape, prophets are called in, they all predict victory to King Jehoshaphat & King Ahab, who are seated on their thrones in their royal robes outside gate of Samaria (1 Kings 22:1-40); soldiers & female figures, including queen (), surround; cityscape in background (BRD) bunches of flowers & strapwork interspersed with various animals; (L & R BRD) at top female figures in swings, couples at mid-points; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription flanked by festoons; (LWR BRD) centered by

Four Episodes in the Story of Hercules. Culture: South Netherlandish. Dimensions: Overall: 153 x 132in. (388.6 x 335.3cm). Date: ca. 1515-35. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Novella del Grasso Legnaiuolo January 1554. Novella del Grasso Legnaiuolo 353094

Aeneas takes leave of Dido. Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (cartoon creator) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop) weaver c. 1655-1679 Tapestry Dimensions: H 403 x W 394 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. Francis F. Prentiss coll. Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss (1915). United States, Ohio, Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, accno. 1915.79.7. Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right: M. WAVTERS Aeneas wears plumed helmet & holds staff, departs from Dido who covers her mouth with her hand in despair, ladies-in-waiting stand behind her (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns with twisting garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central, empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank military trophies in center Romanelli's cartoons have been dated c.1655-1662. 8 out of 6 of the original

Cleopatra and Augustus at sacrifice. Clerc, Jerome le (Flemish, act.1677-d.1718) (workshop) weaver c. 1690-1710 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; woven monogram in lower guard, right: I. L. C. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche, in center: COMITE / CLEOPATRA / AUGUSTUS / SACRUM / FACIT Augustus () wears laurel wreath seated next to Cleopatra holding wand (R, foreground); man about to sacrifice lamb, another man has platter waiting (L, foreground); other figures watch (L, middle ground); colonade & trees (center, background) (BRD) scrolling garland of flowers around central rod; (UPR BRD) central cartouche with inscription, eagles in corners; (LWR BRD) orb in center, acanthus leaves in corners No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239806-0239807

Biblical Scenes Flemish, Brussels late 16th century

Lazio Roma Carpineto Romano S. Maria del Popolo2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Le Troubadour (Furnishing Fabric). France, Alsace. Date: 1840. Dimensions: 52 × 82.5 cm (20 1/2 × 32 1/2 in.)Repeat: 44 × 82.5 cm (17 3/8 × 32 1/2 in.). Cotton, plain weave; roller printed. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Lazio Roma Rome Palazzo Venezia, Museo. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Tapestry collection in the "Sala Regia" Object Notes: Occupying the rooms of the Balbo apartment, where Paul II lived and gathered together his collections. German and French tapestries of the 16th century, all manufactured at Brussels, and five Italian tapestries by Riviera after cartoon drawings by Giov. Franc. Romanelli in 1637-42. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

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