Court scene with king wearing turban. unknown c. 1500-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'4" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Benjamin Thaw 5/11/1918; sold to John Magnin 3/27/1928. King enthroned beneath canopy & holding scepter on far R and figures in front of him, all looking towards L; 1 woman kneels with her arms crossed over her chest; brocade background; scene framed by pilasters (UPR & LWR BRD) narrow decorative bands Fragment of tapestry; borders missing. Possibly woven
Court scene with king wearing turban. unknown c. 1500-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'4" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Benjamin Thaw 5/11/1918; sold to John Magnin 3/27/1928. King enthroned beneath canopy & holding scepter on far R and figures in front of him, all looking towards L; 1 woman kneels with her arms crossed over her chest; brocade background; scene framed by pilasters (UPR & LWR BRD) narrow decorative bands Fragment of tapestry; borders missing. Possibly woven in Brussels. Left and right colonettes are pieced in. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4745
Size: 9079px × 8140px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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