Allegory of Mortal Man. unknown c. 1515-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'10" x W 10'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Morgan Collection 8/5/1916; sold to George D. Widener 7/31/1920. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver or city mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscriptions identifying personifications: lhome mortel, attemprance, charite (?), force (?) In ornate hall personification of Mortal Man stands between 2 male figures & looks towards R; Mortal Man appears a 2nd time clasping h
Allegory of Mortal Man. unknown c. 1515-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'10" x W 10'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Morgan Collection 8/5/1916; sold to George D. Widener 7/31/1920. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver or city mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscriptions identifying personifications: lhome mortel, attemprance, charite (?), force (?) In ornate hall personification of Mortal Man stands between 2 male figures & looks towards R; Mortal Man appears a 2nd time clasping hand of young woman accompanied by 6 attendants on R; figures are identified by inscriptions (many illegible) (BRD) floral garland with vases in 2 lower corners The mark probably does not belong to this field. The upper left section of the field is patched with pieces from another tapestry, & the border is largely restoration (lighter sections) but apparently belongs with the field. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7040
Size: 8731px × 8466px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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