BRUSSELS, Belgium — Seventeenth-century baroque tapestries exhibited at the Museum of the City of Brussels demonstrate the city's renowned weaving tradition. These historic textiles, displayed in the Maison du Roi, represent the golden age of Brussels tapestry production. The baroque-era wall hangings showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship that made Brussels a leading center of European textile arts.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Museum of the City of Brussels (Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles) preserves significant examples of 17th-century baroque tapestries that illustrate Brussels' prominence in historical textile production. These elaborate wall hangings, created during the height of Brussels' tapestry-making tradition, feature the intricate designs, rich colors, and complex narratives characteristic of baroque period textiles. Brussels tapestries were highly prized throughout Europe during the 17th century, with local workshops producing sophisticated works for royal courts and wealthy patrons. The tapestries demonstrate the technical expertise of Brussels' weavers, who were renowned for their ability to create detailed pictorial scenes using wool, silk, and sometimes gold and silver threads. These baroque textiles represent both the artistic achievement and economic importance of Brussels' historical tapestry industry, which played a crucial role in establishing the city's reputation as a major center of European decorative arts.
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Location: Museum of the City of Brussels, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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