Historical Tapestries

Vibrant tapestries illustrating historical and mythological scenes with figures from antiquity and symbolic representations, highlighted by ornate borders and complex narratives.

David and Bathsheba. unknown c. 1490-1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 15' x W 29'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Dunbar Wright coll., Boston. French & Co. purchased from Clarence Hungerford Mackay 4/23/1948; sold to Foreningen Nationotmussi Vanner 4/28/1964. Scene divided by columns, creating several scenes; 2 scenes in upper L, David, from his palace, sees Bathsheba bathing in fountain; lower L, Bathsheba comes to David's palace; center, David enthroned, Bathsheba stands before him, surrounded by group of attendants; Bathsheba attended by servants as David arrives; lower R, David & Bathsheba enthroned, surrounded by attendants (2 Samuel 11-12) (BRD) foliage encased by curving line French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 79767

scene. unknown c. 1500-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 11'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: French & Co. Entered University of Michigan coll. 12/1/1966. United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor, University of Michigan. Inscriptions: Inscription on canopy in central field (R, upper corner):.. EBO Inscriptions: Inscriptions identifying figures in central field many are illegible in photograph: FORTVNA, AVARITIA () (Avarice), IVNO (Juno/Hera), VEN, SVPERBIA (Pride) Fortune Fortuna enthroned, young male musician next to her (L, upper corner), Fortune seen again next to man on horse (center, upper corner), group of Virtues & Vices with inscriptions (BRD) twisting vine with flowers & birds in center & in each corner Tapestry panel very heavily restored; possibly patched. The weaving center may be Brussels. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238384-0238385

Ladies and gentlemen. unknown c. 1530-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9' x W 10'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Chadbourne 12/28/1921. In landscape, ladies & gentlemen conversing as another couple approaches group; hilly landscape in background (BRD) bunches of oversize flowers & fruit interspersed with fronds Border has been patched in corners; either cut down or from a different tapestry, though from the same time period as central field (Cavallo). Costumes appear to be awkward & badly rendered; I agree with Cavallo's dates (Kraak). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 24094

Mark Antony and Octavian meet in Italy and divide Empire into three parts with Lepidus. unknown c. 1640-1660 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. United States, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art. Mark Antony shakes hands with Octavian (R & L, middle ground); flanked by groups of soldiers, Lepidus () (L, foreground) (BRD) strapwork with flowers, fruit & birds; (L & R BRD) shell niches with figures holding flowers & fruit; (UPR BRD) portrait medallion in center, flanked by small figures No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Plutarch, Lives of the noble Grecians & Romans (1932), n.p. Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237563-0237569, 0181787; compositionally similar tapestry, GCPA 0181788

Triumph of Spring. unknown c. 1530-1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'4" x W 15'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Entered Bernard Blondeel's coll. c. 1990. Belgium, Antwerp, Antwerp, Bernard Blondeel. Pan plays flute (L), Mars (Ares) (L of center) in chariot driven by 2 mules (R of center), Juno (Hera) plays harp (center), 2 accompanying nymphs (R), in sky 2 flying women without wings & woman in chariot driven by 2 peacocks (BRD) foliage with flowers, fruit & putti, medallion portraits in each corner French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 4512

Scenes from life of David. unknown c. 1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'6.5" x W 7'1.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Spanish Art Gallery, invoiced 3/7/1932; returned 3/29/1932 SS 17807. French & Co. purchased from Spanish Art Gallery, invoiced 2/16/1933 SS 17543. Scene framed by columns; left, Nathan brings David message from God (2 Samuel 7); upper R, Bathsheba is told of Uriah's death & mourns (2 Samuel 11-12); scene within frame at lower R, David killing lion (1 Samuel 17) Photo caption on GCPA 0183928 says: A panel of tapestry depicting the study of a romance, in brilliant colourings. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 17807 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 17543 also lists: 39363

David and Bathsheba. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'4" x W 9' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. David, from balcony of his palace, sees Bathsheba bathing in fountain & sends messenger with letter to her (2 Samuel 11-12) (BRD) ribbon-tied vines of flowers interspersed with small birds Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo). No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Jacob's departure to Canaan and his dream. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design) painter Kempener, Willem I (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1534-1548) (workshop) weaver c. 1530-1535 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Believed to have been delivered to merchant in Antwerp (1534). Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggi coll. (before 1539). Malvezzi-Campeggi coll. (until 1898/1900). Count Tiele-Weichler, Germany (then Switzerland). French & Co. Purchased by government of Belgium (1950). Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard location unknown; not visible in photograph; weaver mark location unknown; not visible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: VT PATRIARCHA SENEX.. Column divides scene in half; left, in bedchamber, Jacob & his wife prepare for leave-taking (Genesis 31:1-21); r

Meissen. Painting in the castle Albrechtsburg

Isaac's blessing of Jacob and Esau. unknown c. 1625-1650 (central field) Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'9" x W 10'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. In bedchamber, Isaac lying in bed blesses Jacob who, disguised in Esau's clothes, brings food to his father; Jacob's hands & neck are covered with goatskins (Genesis 27) (BRD) garland of flowers & fruit with animals (birds & squirrels) twisting around central rod with palm tree trunk motif; (LWR BRD) birds perched atop vases with flowers The border & the central field show styles of different periods (& the borders are in better condition); thus looks like a composite piece. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry: GCPA 0237285-0237286

David and Bathsheba. unknown c. 1490-1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 15' x W 29'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Dunbar Wright coll., Boston. French & Co. purchased from Clarence Hungerford Mackay 4/23/1948; sold to Foreningen Nationotmussi Vanner 4/28/1964. Scene divided by columns, creating several scenes; 2 scenes in upper L, David, from his palace, sees Bathsheba bathing in fountain; lower L, Bathsheba comes to David's palace; center, David enthroned, Bathsheba stands before him, surrounded by group of attendants; Bathsheba attended by servants as David arrives; lower R, David & Bathsheba enthroned, surrounded by attendants (2 Samuel 11-12) (BRD) foliage encased by curving line French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 79767

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

St. Paul ejected from temple. Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (the Younger) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, bef.1527-ca.1559) (designed after) painter Guebels, Jacques II (Flemish, act.1626-d. bef.1633) (workshop) weaver c. 1620 Tapestry Dimensions: H 524 x W 428 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of "Las Tapicerías de la Corona" (1880). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.362-12234. Paul is dragged out of temple by Jews, after having preached to group of silversmiths making false statues of God; he is rescued by soldiers, who arrest him & carry him away (Acts 21:17-26) (BRD) 2 ribbons interlaced around central rod interspersed with bunches of grapes & vine leaves; floral cartouches in each side & each corner This series of the "Acts of Apostles" is based on the cartoons by Pieter Coecke van Aelst (the Younger) for the "Life of St. Paul" series. The Madrid series combines scenes from Aelst's

David and Abigail. unknown c. 1550-1575 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9' x W 15' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Emanuel Boasberg, invoiced 12/17/1937; returned 11/6/1950. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: ABIGAIL CVM SVA FAMILIA.. In landscape, Abigail, with loaves of bread & bottles of wine, kneeling before enthroned David; attendants & camels follow behind with more goods (2 Samuel 11-12) (BRD) garland of flowers & fruit interspersed with putto, female grotesques in swings & birds; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 19099

Campania Caserta Carditello Plazzo Reale2. 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.

Baptism of Christ. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (designed after, attr.) painter Roome, Jan van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1498-1521) (designed after, attr.) painter c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 355 x W 405 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Southern Netherlands 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.225-6147. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: Monitvs celit Xpiv.. St. John the Baptist pouring water on Christ's head; Holy Ghost descends from sky; God the Father in heaven; angel hovers above (Matthew 3; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-34) (BRD) vines of flowers & bunches of grapes; (UPR BRD) scrolling banderole with inscription in center Possibly woven in Brussels. Junquera de Vega, Catalogo de Tapice

Lazio Viterbo Vitorchiano Madonna di S. Nicola4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Three exterior views of 16th c. church; comprehensive coverage of church interior, including altars, nave and numerous frescoes of the viterbese school. General Notes: Two sets of prints integrated into single numerical sequence that comprises all views of Vitorchiano. 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.

Triumph of Fame (over Death). Crétif, Marc (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1550-1600) (workshop) weaver c. 1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 420 X W 597 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Inventory of "Las Tapicerías de la Corona" (1880). Spain, Segovia, Segovia, Palacio de San Ildefonso, accno. A. 264-7794. Winged figure of Fame sounds trumpet over figure of Death as skeleton who lies in chariot in sky driven by flying elephants (center, top), procession of female figures of "Capitol" carrying palm fronds & wearing crowns of laurel (R, foreground), landscape (background), castle (R, middle ground) (BRD) garland of fruits & flowers 4th panel of tapestry in series of 6. Based on the allegorical poem by Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374), "I Trionfi". The Junquera de Vega catalog indicates Antwerp for the weaving center, without explanation or evide

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 8 compartments (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

Roman ambassadors invite Sabines to celebrations of Neptune (Poseidon). Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design, attr.) painter c. 1525-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 440 x W 520 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 6.5-7/cm); wool & silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Southern Netherlands 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.360-12132 (or, PN. S. 14/4). Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: ROMVL' NEGATIS PER VICNAS CVTTSVXORB ALLICIENDIS / PVELIS ISTITVIT NEPT NNALA, CVEN VT VTRIVSQ SEXVS TVRBA Before archway, Roman ambassadors ask king of Sabines to allow Sabine women to attend celebrations of Neptune (center, foreground); under portico gallery, Sabine women gathered (L, foreground); group of Roman men (R, foreground); celebrations in honor of Neptune, s

Meleager and Atalanta presenting hide and head of Calydonian boar to priests of Calydon. unknown c. 1520-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'5" x W 16'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: French & Co. United States, Ohio, Toledo, Toledo Museum of Art.

After conquering Babylon, Cyrus grants Israelites their liberty. unknown c. 1590 Tapestry Dimensions: H 330 x W 448 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Inventory of "Las Tapicerías de la Corona" (1880). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.246-6876. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole: HEC DICT CIRVS REX Cyrus stands next to man who holds large banderole with inscription; vessels & pots arranged on ground, several soldiers & attendants stand nearby (BRD) vignettes with seated female personifications of Virtues, enclosed by 2 columns & framed by flowers & fruit; interspersed with bunches of flowers & fruit, grotesques Junquera de Vega, Catalogo de Tapices, Vol. I (1986), 290-296, series 40, no.4; 279-289, series 39, nos.1-10 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0241897-0241898, 0241890-0241901, 0123376-0123377; another simi

Lazio Viterbo Tuscania S. Francesco0. 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.

Lazio Roma Carpineto Romano S. Pietro2. 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.

Lazio Viterbo Tarquinia Palazzo Vitelleschi9. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of Palazzo and museum as well as interior courtyard views and interior views of vaulting. 15th cent. gothic architecture (1436-39, 1460-90). Inside palazzo is the Cappella gentilizia, 15th century, and the antecappella, with frescoes of the story of Lucrezia alternating with the cardinal virtues. Antiquities: Phoenician: faience. Etruscan: sarcophagi; pottery; bronze implements (weapons, vessels, mirrors, candelabra). Gold jewelry. Terracotta masks, statuettes and votive objects. Roman: marble statues, bronze vessels, pottery. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign dates: February 15, 1984 and November 9, 1985. It appears that there may have been another campaign for which there are no notes. Palazzo Vitelleschi houses the Museo Nazionale Tarquiniese, antiquities prints are located in antiquities section. Only a few of the antiquities prints are matched to negatives. However, the NNP numbers follow the high

Gathering manna. unknown c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'7" x W 16'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark in lower guard, center-left: M.R.DAUBUSSON. Inscriptions: Woven monograph in lower guard, center-right: I.C In landscape, Moses, surrounded by group of figures, is approached by spies returning with some of the fruits of Canaan in large vessels; people seen collecting the fruits (BRD) floral garland interspersed with musical & military trophies: (UPR & LWR BRD) drums & horns, canons, & quivers; (L & R BRD) armor with helmets & standards, shields & horns; (UPR BRD) crown topped by fleur-de-lys, flanked by palm branches & (LWR BRD) flanked by fish in corners A name appears on the verso of photograph: "John Hayes Hammond Jr." No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (with noticeable differences): GCPA 0242151; similar

Hunting with a Hawk (from the Hunting Parks Tapestries). Culture: South Netherlandish. Dimensions: Overall: 134 1/2 x 95 1/2in. (341.6 x 242.6cm). Date: ca. 1515-35.This tapestry belongs to a larger set of four, featuring activities that take place within and around an enclosed hunting park. Here, hawking is the focus. At center, a youth sits astride a rearing horse while he watches his falcon bring down a bird. The folded back wings of the falcon are precisely observed, and capture the bird at the end of its dive. Outside the gated enclosure, one shepherd plays the bagpipes, another drinks, and a third dances with a shepherdess. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Israelites praise God. Giulio Romano (Italian, 1492/99-1546) (author of design) painter c. 1545 Tapestry Dimensions: H 420 x W 563 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: Austria, Vienna, Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum, accno. I/4. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: TVNC CECINIT MOYSES.. In landscape, after crossing Red Sea, Israelites rejoice & praise God (Exodus 15:1-21); group of women seen playing various instruments, as Moses & others look on (L & R BRD) segmented border with figures in architectural niches, coats of arms at top; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription, flanked by garlands of flowers & fruit, & 2 miniature masks; (LWR BRD) seated female figures interspersed with swags & vases terminating in winged figures Photographs in Photo Study Collection are details only; see Mahl's article for full view of composition. Mahl JbKhistWien 63 (1967), 7-38, fig.4 Brown (et al.), Tapestries of Ercole & Gonzaga (1996)

Campania Napoli Naples S. Lorenzo Maggiore78. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Sculpture, architecture, architectural sculpture (including Roman spolia) 13-14th century Chapter house; sarcophagi, gravestones; wall painting. Fragment of mosaic; sculptural fragments in the Sala Capitolare. Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, ceiling painting fresco cycle; prints depicting Venice c. 1845 (4), sculpture; life-size creche figures dressed in original Neapolitan costume Church restored in 1882, 1926, 1944; excavations under the transept undertaken between 1958-1962, and in the cloister in 1976, have revealed remains of a Roman macellum (market), street, and the paleochristian basilica of the 6th c. AD. Antiquities: Pottery: black-glazed, archaic banded, domestic wares, bucchero; architectural terracottas, statuettes, lamps, sculpture fragments Object Notes: 3 color negatives with no prints at the end. General Notes: Most objects/paintings/frescoes unidentified. Three batches

Passage through Red Sea. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'11 3/8" x W 19'7/8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 7/cm); wool & silk (weft); metallic thread (silver-gilt; weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: M. de Salverte coll.. Sold, Gallerie Georges Petit (Paris), 5/5-6/1887, lot 211. Thomas R. Plummer coll., South Dartmouth, Massachusetts; sold to Museum, 1/8/1895. United States, Massachusetts, Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, accno. 95.1. In landscape, with his people safe on shore, Moses raises his hands & causes water to return; Pharaoh's army perishes in water (Red Sea); 2 coats of arms at top (BRD) ribbon-tied garlands of flowers Possibly woven in Brussels. Cavallo, Boston tapestries v.1 (1967), 87-89, no.22 Cavallo, Boston tapestries v.2 (1967), pls.22-22b

Esther before Ahasuerus. unknown c. 1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11' x W 12'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Charles 11/15/1915. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; possible weaver mark on lower guard, right In landscape before architectural setting, Esther kneeling before enthroned Ahasuerus, who holds out his scepter to her (Esther 5:1-4) (BRD) bunches of oversize flowers & fruit against central palm tree trunk motif; (LWR BRD) centered by bird; birds in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 3075-b French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 53548-b Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237792-0237796, 0237799

Valance with The Story of Moses. Artist: Adapted from a woodcut by Bernard Salomon (French, ca. 1508-ca. 1561). Culture: French. Dimensions: L. 64 x W. 17 3/4 inches (162.6 x 45.1 cm). Date: ca. 1600. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Diana gives Procris spear. unknown c. 1540 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Diana holding spear stands next to tree where her bow rests (center, foreground); Procris reaches for spear that Diana holds (L, foreground); female attendant (R, middle ground); trees (center, background)

Judith Taking Holofernes' Head ca. 1455-65 South Netherlandish. Judith Taking Holofernes' Head. South Netherlandish. ca. 1455-65. Wool warp, wool and silk wefts. Textiles-Tapestries

Lion hunt. 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 Dimensions: H 12'8" x W 22'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Le Comte Louis de Dreux Brezé coll. J. P. Morgan coll. French & Co. (around 1961). Jack Benardout coll., London. Private coll., Sao Paolo. United States, New York, New York, Sotheby's, Nov. 23, 1987, lot 495. In landscape, hunters on horseback & foot attack lions with spears, swords & bows-&-arrows (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 0184397 is shown on same print as GCPA 0240592 & 0184396 (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, E-35 V & A, Tape

Triumphal entry into Babylon. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) painter c. 1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'8" x W 13'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Rosenbaum, 9/30/1927; returned 12/18/1928. Alexander triumphantly enters Babylon in chariot drawn by elephant; Alexander points down towards man on horse, Governor of Babylon, who directs 2 men carrying large vase; large statue of Queen Semiramis (L); portico & classical buildings in background (BRD) picture-frame border with stylized scallop motifs centered with acanthus leaves & superimposed on trellis ground with flower heads French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 15336 Saunier, Lisses et délices (1996), 224 Chevalier, Aubusson (1988), 71 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243265, 0243274; compositionally similar tapestries (with differences): GCPA 0243268, 0243272-0243273, 0243275, 0243277-0243278, 0243280, 0244461, 024187

Game park with leopard, feline attacking bird in tree, stag and rabbits in front of foreground fence. unknown c. 1570 Tapestry Dimensions: H 335 x W 310 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Ownership History: Spain, Madrid, Palacio de El Pardo, accno. A. 358-12-65. Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (similar border; similar fence), GCPA 0236380-0236381

Lazio Viterbo Bolsena S. Cristina3. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: 11th century nave (consecrated 1077), 9th century ciborium in crypt with Roman spolia, 13th century campanile. Post-medieval: Renaissance tripartite facade of 1492-94 built under Leo X, terracotta tympana, frescoes, painting on panel, painting on canvas, polychrome terracotta sculptures, stucco. Coverage is of the exterior and interior of S. Cristina, including the Chapel of the Miracle of Bolsena, the Grotto of S. Cristina, and the Chapel of S. Michael the Archangel. Antiquities: Roman sarcophagus and architectural fragments displayed in the lapidarium. The grotto of S. Cristina is housed within a supposed temple to Apollo. 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 o

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)

Abruzzo, Ioanella, S. Pietro d'Azzano, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Roman mythology. Vertumnus and Pomona. Engraving by Perrichon after a tapestry of the 16th century. "La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana", 1877.

Pergola with bacchic caryatids and atlantes, with garden park beyond. unknown c. 16101620 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'4" x W 8'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Charles 12/19/1917; sold to Tiffany Studios 9/12/1918. Animals in park include peafowl, & a muscalid (weasel-like mammal) Borders missing (Cavallo). Workroom - "A" & "B" strapped, lined & straightened. Labor reducing tapestry 6.5" at top (B) (Stock sheet). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4518-b Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0184560, 0236886-0236888 Related Works: compositionally similar tapestries (very similar cartoon), 0236889.

Lion hunt. 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 Dimensions: H 12'8" x W 22'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Le Comte Louis de Dreux Brezé coll. J. P. Morgan coll. French & Co. (around 1961). Jack Benardout coll., London. Private coll., Sao Paolo. United States, New York, New York, Sotheby's, Nov. 23, 1987, lot 495. In landscape, hunters on horseback & foot attack lions with spears, swords & bows-&-arrows (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 0184397 is shown on same print as GCPA 0240592 & 0184396 (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, E-35 V & A, Tape

Umbria Perugia Gubbio S. Domenico. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the church in the Medieval core collection show a 14th-century facade. Most views are of the restored baroque interior (1765): the altar paintings which line the nave, chapel ceiling frescoes of the four Evangelists, wood intarsia choirstalls and a pulpit. Painting subjects include: the Last Supper, S. Domenico, S. Vincenzo Ferreri, S. Chiara, S. Martino, St. Peter Martyr, St. Francis, St. John the Baptist, the Annunciation, the Three Magi, the Flagellation, Mary Magdalene, and Christ Entombed. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: November 8, 1982 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, Romanesq

Tuscany Siena Radicondoli Collegiate church8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Six exterior views of 16th c. church, including facade, clock tower, 17th c. portal, right and left flanks. Interior views of nave, altars, altar paintings, and painting details. 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.

Victory of Israelites. Leyniers, Everaert (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1597-1680) (workshop) weaver c. 1640-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 19'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Barberini coll., Rome. Charles M. Ffoulke coll., Washington, D.C. (1889). French & Co. received from The Radnor Corporation, c/o H. Harrison Smith, 3/25/1944; returned, n.d. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left of center Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche not legible in photograph; from Ffoulke cat.: DEVS ISRAELIS EXERCITVM.. Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right of center: E LEYNIERS When Assyrian camp is plundered, Judith gets Holofernes' tent with all that is in it (Judith 8-16); castle walls in background (BRD) stylized shell & acanthus brackets, & other architectural elements, interspersed with bunches of flowers & fruit; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription; (LWR BRD)

Umbria Perugia Citta della Pieve S. Maria della Mercede4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 One view of the 17th century facade of the church; interior views show details of a fesco by Perugino. Object Notes: Hutzel shot this campaign in 1982 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.

Lazio Roma Rome Abbazia delle Tre Fontane (S. Maria Scala Coeli, S. Paolo alle Tre Fontane, SS. Vincenzo e Anastasio)8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior of facade of 16th c. church by Giac. della Porta. Views of the octagonal interior, including ceiling, apse mosaic, and crypt with 12th c. floor. Exterior views of facade and flank of 5th c. church, renovated in 16th c. by Giac. della Porta. Interior views of three edicolas with fountains and relief sculptures of St. Paul's head. Views of paintings depicting the life of St. Paul. Exterior views of portico, cloister garden and facade of church founded in 625 and renovated 1221. Interior views of Romanesque interior, the nave, altar and remains of 16th c. frescoes. Antiquities: Views of Roman floor mosaics of the four seasons, Roman fragments 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 thoroug

Wrath. unknown c. 1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'5" x W 22' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Antoinette de Montmorency-Luxembourg coll. Baron Felix d'Hunolstein coll. Duveen Brothers, New York. Gift of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. United States, Michigan, Detroit, The Detroit Institute of Arts, accno. 55.522. 2 registers of figures, figure of Ira (Wrath) Ira wearing armor & wielding sword (center), surrounded by figures of Vices (Greed with rake; old woman with crutch, possibly Indolence; Envy with staff; Pleasure with harp), unidentified female figure sits as judge over man & 3 women (L, lower corner), woman, possibly figure of Mercy, presents group of men to enthroned Christ (R, lower corner), man & woman embrace in court of Vanity who holds mirror (L, upper corner & L of center), man is crowned king, surrounded by figures (R, upper corner) DIA, Woven Splendor (1996), 30-39, no. 9 Weibel, BullDIA 39 (1960), n.p. Hu

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

Marches Macerata Urbisaglia chiesetta della Maesta2. 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.

The Last Supper 1540-45 Michiel Coxie (I) Flemish. The Last Supper. Related to a 1523 print of the Last Supper by Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471-1528 Nuremberg). Netherlandish, Brussels. 1540-45. Wool, silk, silver-gilt, silver thread (18-19 warps per inch, 7-8 per cm.). Textiles-Tapestries

Psyche sent into underworld to fetch Proserpina's (Persephone, Core) casket of beauty. Castello, Giovanni Battista (Italian, 1509-1569) (author of design) painter c. 1560-1570 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'6" x W 6'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D. C. Dépôt des Monuments Historiques, France, purchased in 1970. France, Deux-Sèvres, Oiron, Château d'Oiron. Psyche feeds Cerberus with cake (UPR & LWR BRD) classical garden structures enclosing figures, birds & vases of flowers French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, G-301 V & A, Tapestry Collection (1980), 49-50 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238718-0238721

Lazio Roma Rome Gesu24. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of Baroque facade and cupola. Interior views of main altar and chapel altars. Extensive coverage of nave ceiling fresco by Baciccia, sculpted altar by Pozzo, and corridor by Pozzo and Borgognone. Paintings and sculpture in sacristy and church, and views of elaborately embroidered cope. Antiquities: Sarcophagus General Notes: Three numerical sequences have been fused into a single 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.

Julius Caesar and Pompey in harbor of Alexandria. 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 12'3" x W 17'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Vincent Astor coll., sold to John Ringling, American Art Assocation 4/1926, lot 294. John Ringling coll., displayed at some point at the Knickerbocker Hotel dining room, New York. French & Co. John Ringling bequest to museum in 1936. United States, Florida, Sarasota, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, accno. 1273 (). Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right of center Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche, in center: POMPEIVS A / CESARE VICTVS / FVGIT Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right: G. V. LEEFDAEL Caesar wearing helmet with dragon crest stands in boat with

Fall of Troy; Aeneas leaves Troy. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'7" x W 21'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Charles, 4/3/1920; returned, 1/17/1921. Aeneas escapes from burning Troy with son & wife Creusa, & carrying his father Anchises; Trojan horse & burning city visible in distance (BRD) 8 medallions with landscape scenes; female figure in each corner; (UPR & LWR BRD) in center, reclining female diety with cornucopia & water-spouting urn; foliate ornament including flowers in vases French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 10774

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.

Chair of Saint Gudula in Brussels, Belgium, drawing by Goutzwiller based on a photograph by Levy, vintage illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, 1881

Campania Napoli Nola Chiesa del Gesu8. 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.

Quarrel of Achilles and Agamemnon. Deshays de Colleville, Jean-Baptiste-Henri (French, 1729-1765) (author of design) painter Charron, André-Charlemagne (French, fl.1754-1780) (workshop) weaver c. 1761-1770 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12' x W 10'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Woven monogram in lower guard, right: fleur-de-lys A.C.C.BEAUVAIS Briseis taken away from Achilles & led to Agamemnon by the heralds Talthybius & Eurybates; coat of arms at upper center (BRD) narrow band with string of oval beads French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 37236-c Weigert, French Tapestry (1962), 132 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243607-0243614

Lord and lady holding court in garden. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 8'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries (Mrs. Leon Schinasi sale) 11/3/1944. Lord & lady seated amidst conversing men & 7 ladies in walled garden; gate in center background; ship's mast in L background (BRD) garland with flowers Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 23536 ()

Lazio Viterbo Gradoli Palazzo Farnese6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the palazzo and surrounding area. Extensive photo coverage of the restored interior and its poorly preserved frescoes. Details of wall frescoes, including a mythological frieze and an ornamental frieze. An extensively decorated wooden, coffered ceiling. 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.

Elephant. Bérain, Jean (the Elder) (French, 1640-1711) (style of) draughtsman Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1636-1699) (author of design) painter Béhagle, Philippe II (French, d.1733) (workshop) weaver c. 1720 Tapestry Dimensions: H 240 x W 370 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Architectural screen framing 3 groups of figures; L scene: girl playing triangle, dancing jester playing panpipes, & recumbent sphinx & vase of flowers, below shield with head & pendant sprays of leaves & berries, suspended from bar supporting swag of drapery & topped by smoking censers, capped by parasol; center scene: elephant led by man & mounted by boy blowing trumpet before grape vines on columns; R scene: dancing boy playing trumpet & holding trumpet, beside girl holding thyrsus near recumbent sphinx & vase of flowers, below a shield-shaped medallion with head & pendant sprays of leaves & berries, suspended from bar supporting swag of drapery & topped

Marches Macerata Matelica Museo Piersanti9. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of the museum's collection of late 14th-16th century paintings, as well as the tapestry and maiolica collections. Antiquities: The photos depict roman portraiture busts. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: March 29, 1983 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.

Obsequies of Decius Mus. Rubens, Peter Paul (Flemish, 1577-1640) (author of design) painter Hecke, Frans van den I (Flemish, 1630-1665) (workshop) weaver c. 1630 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 19'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Orselli, received 8/1925 (voided) SS 13914. French & Co. purchased from Robersons, invoiced 11/17/1925 (transferred to SS 41286) SS 27860. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banner: SPQR Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, center: FRANCOEbackwards S VAN DEN HECKE Body of Decius Mus lies in state, surrounded by Roman soldiers who celebrate victory (center, foreground); trophies of victory, including severed heads on sticks, captured weapons & armor, trumpet players, banner with inscription (center, middle ground); Roman soldiers bring bound prisoners (L, foreground); & spolia (R, foreground) (L &

Cyrus proclaims end of Babylonian captivity. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Enthroned Cyrus wears turban & sits next to woman, possibly his wife () (center, middle ground); attendant holds scroll from which Cyrus reads (L of center, middle ground); groups of figures flank central scene (L & R, middle ground); various vessels, platters & pots laid before enthroned couple (center, foreground); landscape (L & R, background) (BRD) vignettes with seated female personifications of Virtues, enclosed by 2 columns & framed by flowers & fruit

The last judgment. Engraving by C. de Visscher after P.P. Rubens.

Allegory of Agriculture (one of a pair) 1770-90 French One of a pair with 07.225.268b.. Allegory of Agriculture (one of a pair) 189536 Artist: French Painter, Allegory of Agriculture (one of a pair), 177090, Oil on canvas, painted en grisaille., 14-5/8 x 28-1/4 in. (37.1 x 71.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906 (07.225.268 a)

Lazio Roma Rome S. Andrea della Valle4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Architecture, frescoes, stucco, painting, sculpture, architectural sculpture, sculptural relief Object Notes: Exhibiting the passage from Counter-Reformation to Baroque, it is one of the most vast churches in Rome (the most vast with one nave), and its cupola, which measures 80 meters in heighth is the heighest after that of S. Peter's. Construction was initiated in 1591 by Olivieri, the cupola was completed in 1625 by Maderno. 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, si

Abruzzo L'Aquila L'Aquila Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo59. 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

The adoration of the shepherds 1605 Diego de Astor Spanish The print is closely related to El Greco's painting of the Adoration of the Shepherds in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (05.42). Another earlier version exists in Valencia (Colegio del Patriarca). See discussion by Walter Liedtk in the entry for 05.42.. The adoration of the shepherds 360003

Abruzzo L'Aquila Bominaco S. Pellegrino, Oratory31. 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.

Umbria Perugia Norcia Castellina0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of exterior and courtyard; views of sculptures, frescoes, and crosses in museum collection (housed in the Castlellina). General Notes: Some of the objects belong in the Palazzo Comunale museum; these have been reassigned numbers in that monument sequence. A number of prints, last noted as stored in Medieval section, are now missing, but we have the negatives which, where possible, have been assigned numbers corresponding to the Hutzel guide. 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, si

Portière of Mars (Aries). Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) painter c. 1660-1724 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'9" x W 8'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: James A. Garland coll., Boston. French & Co. purchased from Park Antiques, invoiced 1/19/1939; sold to Olaf Johnson 2/21/1941. French & Co. purchased from Olaf Johnson 5/12/1952; sold to Musées de Versailles et des Trianons 1/29/1964. Inscriptions: Inscription on banderole, top center: NEC PLVRIBVS IMPAR Cartouche with arms of France & Navarre set within architectural niche & surrounded by display of armor, with crowned sun at top; at bottom, globe flanked by Minerva (Athena) (L) & Mars (R) (UPR BRD) egg-&-dart band; (L & R BRD) egg-&-dart band Stock sheet 39343 does not correspond to this tapestry. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 41266 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 75105 also lists: 52216 & 39343 Fénaille, Gobelins 2 (1903-1923), 9-15 Göbel,

Tobias' return: healing of Tobit. Raes, Frans (Flemish, act.mid 17th century) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 440 x W 710 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.334-12286. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom In landscape, Tobias & Sarah returning to Tobias's parents; far R, Tobias puts gall of fish on his father's eyes (Tobit 10-13) (BRD) grape vines interspersed with playing putto, medallions with figural scenes in each corner Junquera de Vega, Catalogo de Tapices, Vol. I (1986), 241-247, series 34, no.6 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239189-0239194, 0239198-0239198

Lazio Roma Rome Gesu23. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of Baroque facade and cupola. Interior views of main altar and chapel altars. Extensive coverage of nave ceiling fresco by Baciccia, sculpted altar by Pozzo, and corridor by Pozzo and Borgognone. Paintings and sculpture in sacristy and church, and views of elaborately embroidered cope. Antiquities: Sarcophagus General Notes: Three numerical sequences have been fused into a single 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.

St. Paul in Athens. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after) painter c. 1540 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Henry VIII (1542). Sold to Robert Houghton (10/1650, after execution of Charles I). Sold to Don Alonso de Cárdenas (Spanish Ambassador in England, acting on behalf of Don Luis Méndez de Haro, marqués del Carpo). Duke of Alba coll. (by 1662); sold in 1823 to the British Consul in Catalonia. Sold to Berlin Museum in 1844; assumed destroyed in 1945. Germany, Berlin, Gemäldegalerie (destroyed). Before temple of Mars (Ares), Paul, from rostrum, preaches on Areopagus before group of philosophers; statue of Mars (Acts 17:15-34) (BRD) garland of flowers The original borders have been removed; they contained grotesques with mythological & allegorical figures under architectural framework (same borders as the Madrid c.1550 set & the Mantua set; see related works). This is 1 of

Marches Macerata Matelica S. Francesco. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the Baroque architecture of the church; interior views of the 15th-century painted altarpieces (ie. Madonna and Child with Saints, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Deposition from the Cross), sculpture and decorative arts. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: March 19, 1983 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.

Umbria Perugia Campello sul Clitunno Chiesa della Bianca2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Architecture, 16th century (1529) with portal by Cione; interior decoration and frescos (16-19th centuries) by Valadier, Angelucci, and lo Spagna 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.

Panel with The Judgment of Paris ca. 1680 British. Panel with The Judgment of Paris 219366

Umbria Terni Porano Castel Rubello4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Castle originally functioned as a fortress, turned into residence in late Renaissance--present owners granted permission to photograph room adjacent to entrance. Views of exterior; interior views of ceiling frescoes. 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.

Umbria Perugia Foligno Monastery of S. Anna8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: 15th and 16th century frescos Object Notes: Contains two sets of duplicate photographs General Notes: also known as monstero delle Contesse 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.

Relief showing the Roman lighthouse at Ostia, port of Rome, Italy, 1956. Artist: Unknown

Peasants gathering apples. unknown c. 1530-1550 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: William Randolph Hearst coll.. French & Co.. Inscriptions: Inscription on banderoles: entre vous autres.. 2 women gather apples from ground, as 1 man stands in apple tree; other man holds musket (R); view of castle & town in background; banner with encircled star & 3 crescent moons hanging on tree (BRD) wide band with patterned ribbons; (UPR BRD) inscribed banderole on R GCPA 0244185-0244186 have "Hearst" written on the back, possibly indicating that this set was owned by William Randolph Hearst. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0244185-0244187

Sardinia Sassari Castel Sardo Ancient walls; general views. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: General views Antiquities: Remains of ancient wall 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.

King and retinue. unknown c. 1490-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'7.5 " x W 4'10.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Paul Drey 5/26/1947; sold to Keith & Co. Ltd. 11/11/1966. King, standing & holding scepter, with 4 figures behind him Fragment; border missing. Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 7991 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 78844

A woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer from circa 1513 depicting the death of Mary.

Anonymous. Chancellery of Orleans / Scene of mythology / 1907. "Inner view of the Chancellery of Orleans, sculpted decor representing the removal of Persephone by Hades, 1st arrondissement, Paris". ARISTOTYPE. in 1907-1907. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 144161-8

Azulejos on the walls of Capela Das Almas or Chapel of Souls. Saint Francis of Assisi. Porto. Portugal.

St. Paul arrested in temple. Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (the Younger) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, bef.1527-ca.1559) (author of design, attr.) painter c. 1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 490 x W 655 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk 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.367-12443. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche at left: APPREHENSVM PAVLVM / E TEMPLO.. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche in center: TRIBVNVS PAVLVME MANIBVS.. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche at right: VIRI FRES ET.. St. Paul is dragged out of temple by Jews & then arrested & carried away by soldiers; Paul speaks to people from stairs (Acts 21:1 - Acts 22) (BRD) bunches of flowers & fruit twisting around palm tree trunk motif; (UPR BRD) cartouches with inscriptions; (LWR BRD) in c

Meissen. Albrechtsburg, the Saxon prince robbery to Altenburg

Combats and Triumphs, probably 1560s. Etienne Delaune (French, 1518/19-c. 1583). Engraving; image: 6.5 x 21.9 cm (2 9/16 x 8 5/8 in.); secondary support: 7 x 22.5 cm (2 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.).

Statue of Virgin Mary welcomed to Brussels with splendor. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (cartoon creator, attr.) painter c. 1516-1518 Tapestry Dimensions: H 341 x W 528 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp, 6-7/cm); wool & silk Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Church of Sablon records, by Calvete de Estrella in 1549. Possibly recorded in Taxis family coll., Brussels. E. Peyre coll., Paris (1874). Frédéric Spitzer coll.; sold, 6/16/1893. Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire, accno. 3153. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on dais: AVE REGINA CELORVM Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, on banderole at left: R Celica magnanimvs veneratvs.. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, on banderole at right: V Hanc age devoto.. Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border, on banderole at left: Q Portvm cymba tenet.. Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border, on banderole in center: S Gra

Portière with Arms of William and Mary. Marot, Daniel (the Elder) (French, ca.1663-1752) (author of design, attr.) draughtsman Lotyn, Johannes Christoph (Flemish, act.1686-1695) (author of design, attr.) painter Clerc, Jerome le (Flemish, act.1677-d.1718) (workshop) weaver c. 1694-1702 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'4" x W 7'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 20/in.); wool & silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: M. Mazaros-Riballier coll. French & Co. purchased from William Elkins, invoiced 7/3/1931; sold to Metropolitan Museum of Art 4/21/1936. United States, New York, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accno. 36.57. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right of center Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, in garter around shield: HONI SOIT QVI / MAL Y PENSE Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, in ribbon below shield: IE MAINTIENDRAY Inscriptions: Monogram inscription in upper bor

Judith with the Head of Holofernes late aftercast of 16th century model Medalist: Andrea Briosco, called Riccio Italian. Judith with the Head of Holofernes 202450

Garden park with figures in classical attire. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border: DIIGES DOMINUM OEVM SUPER OIA / ET PROXIMUM TVVM SICUT TEIPSV Includes 2 figures with falcons (BRD) segmented border with allegorical figures, landscape scenes & vases of flowers No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0236899-0236901

Battle in trenches of Hulst. Snellinck, Jan I (Flemish, ca.1549-1638) (cartoon creator, attr.) painter Reymbouts, Martin II (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, b.1570-d.1619) (workshop) weaver c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 350 x W 398 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.358-12066. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche, in center: AGGERIBVS. ET. VALLIS / VI. EXPVGNATIS. HVLSTV / ARCIIVS OBSIDETVR Inscriptions: Inscription in left border cartouche, in center partially legible in photograph: FORAS. GLADIVS. INTVS. PAVOR. Inscriptions: Inscription in right border cartouche, in center not legible in photograph: AVDENTIOR. IBO. HAC. DVCE. Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border cartouche, in center not l

Musée National d'Athènes, 3479, scéne de palestre querelle de chien et de chat , Bas-reliefs, Antiquities, Cats, Dogs. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

The Phaedra Hippolytus myth, relief on a Roman sarcophagus from Manastirne, Salona, Croatia, Europe. Old engraving illustration Trip to Istria & Dalma

Arrival in Africa. 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 13'5" x W 20' 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. 529-9-100. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; 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 Inscriptions: Inscriptions indentifying

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