Solomon and queen of Sheba. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 12'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & from Henri Azria 3/10/1962; sold to Marquis de Delertosa [or Deleitosa] 10/11/1963. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver mark (?) on right guard, bottom In landscape, queen of Sheba, accompanied by 2 female attendants & small child, kneeling before Solomon & his soldiers; approaching army in background (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) centered by quatrefoil French & Co.
Solomon and queen of Sheba. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 12'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & from Henri Azria 3/10/1962; sold to Marquis de Delertosa [or Deleitosa] 10/11/1963. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver mark (?) on right guard, bottom In landscape, queen of Sheba, accompanied by 2 female attendants & small child, kneeling before Solomon & his soldiers; approaching army in background (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) centered by quatrefoil French & Co. stock sheet in archive, E-388-x
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Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
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