Labors of Hercules (6th): Stymphalian birds shot by Hercules. unknown c. 1600-1620 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left side; weaver mark on right guard, bottom [illegible in photograph] Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, in coutouche [illegible in photograph] Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border, in cartouche [illegible in photograph] Hercules with bow & arrow takes aim at 2 Stymphalian birds, portrayed as Harpies (BRD) cartouches containing figures in center of each border & in each corner,
Labors of Hercules (6th): Stymphalian birds shot by Hercules. unknown c. 1600-1620 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left side; weaver mark on right guard, bottom [illegible in photograph] Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, in coutouche [illegible in photograph] Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border, in cartouche [illegible in photograph] Hercules with bow & arrow takes aim at 2 Stymphalian birds, portrayed as Harpies (BRD) cartouches containing figures in center of each border & in each corner, surrounded by foliate scroll inhabited by half-human figures & putti
Size: 8200px × 9015px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
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