Historical Tapestries

A series of intricate tapestries illustrating mythological and historical scenes, rich in detail with vibrant colors and ornate borders, reflecting Flemish artistry.

Continence of Scipio. Maelsack, Frans van (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1629) (workshop) weaver c. 1630-1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: J. Klausner & Sohn (dealer), Berlin, c.1923. W. Hinckle Smith coll. French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right; weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on standard: SPQR Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, center: F. V. MAELSAECK Scipio surrounded by his soldiers, 1 holds standard with inscription, restores captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius (R of center, foreground); Allucius, bound at wrists & accompanied with his bride-to-be, kneels before Scipio (L of center, foreground); group of soldiers wait behind couple (L, middle ground); mountainous landscape (center, background) (BRD) tree-trunk motif with twisting garlands of oversize fruit, central cartouches with landscape scenes, reclining nude figures in cor
Continence of Scipio. Maelsack, Frans van (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1629) (workshop) weaver c. 1630-1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: J. Klausner & Sohn (dealer), Berlin, c.1923. W. Hinckle Smith coll. French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right; weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on standard: SPQR Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, center: F. V. MAELSAECK Scipio surrounded by his soldiers, 1 holds standard with inscription, restores captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius (R of center, foreground); Allucius, bound at wrists & accompanied with his bride-to-be, kneels before Scipio (L of center, foreground); group of soldiers wait behind couple (L, middle ground); mountainous landscape (center, background) (BRD) tree-trunk motif with twisting garlands of oversize fruit, central cartouches with landscape scenes, reclining nude figures in cor