Sacred ceremony before departure of Antony to war. unknown c. 1670-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'4" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from John G. Gottinger, 8/23/1963; returned 3/11/1965. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right: [fleur-de-lys] AB [Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson] In landscape with trees & flowering plants, 2 vestal virgins assisted by 2 putti present arms, shield & helmet of Mark Antony before sacred fire, so the Gods might be propitious (BRD) floral garland with flowers in va
Sacred ceremony before departure of Antony to war. unknown c. 1670-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'4" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from John G. Gottinger, 8/23/1963; returned 3/11/1965. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right: [fleur-de-lys] AB [Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson] In landscape with trees & flowering plants, 2 vestal virgins assisted by 2 putti present arms, shield & helmet of Mark Antony before sacred fire, so the Gods might be propitious (BRD) floral garland with flowers in vases & entwined with acanthus leaves; acanthus leaves in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, G-145-a Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243284-0243287
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