Large-leaf proscenium-verdure with leopard attacking animal. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'7" x W 10'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 11/23/1927; sold to the Kunstgewerbemuseum 9/6/1961. Elaborate proscenium with foreground balustrade with 2 urns on pedestals, & grotesque side columns supporting cornice; leopard attacks animal in front of balustrade as bird on balustrade attacks snake (?) & monkey observes; behind balustrade, greenery composed of scrolling ac
Large-leaf proscenium-verdure with leopard attacking animal. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'7" x W 10'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 11/23/1927; sold to the Kunstgewerbemuseum 9/6/1961. Elaborate proscenium with foreground balustrade with 2 urns on pedestals, & grotesque side columns supporting cornice; leopard attacks animal in front of balustrade as bird on balustrade attacks snake (?) & monkey observes; behind balustrade, greenery composed of scrolling acanthus-like leaves & flowering plants inhabited by birds, monkeys & other animals (BRD) narrow geometric border with alternating ornamental motifs in lozenges French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 15745-a Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0184703, 0236802, 0236804-0236807, 0236810-0236811, 0239822-0239823, 0239824
Size: 8657px × 8676px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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