Senators crown Masinissa or, Massanissa, or, Massinisa. unknown c. 1640-1660 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'3" x W 12'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: SENATORES / MASINISSA CORONAM / OFFERVNT Masinissa kneels on stairs before senators, senator about to crown him (center & L, foreground); group of soldiers stand behind Masinissa, many hold standards (R, foreground); cityscape (center, background) (BRD) garland of flowers, fruit & birds; decorative moldings in corner
Senators crown Masinissa or, Massanissa, or, Massinisa. unknown c. 1640-1660 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'3" x W 12'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: SENATORES / MASINISSA CORONAM / OFFERVNT Masinissa kneels on stairs before senators, senator about to crown him (center & L, foreground); group of soldiers stand behind Masinissa, many hold standards (R, foreground); cityscape (center, background) (BRD) garland of flowers, fruit & birds; decorative moldings in corners & on all sids; (UPR BRD) central cartouche with inscription; (LWR BRD) central cartouche with landscape French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 77168, 34319 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238027-0238029
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