Mercury hands baby Bacchus over to nymphs of Nysa. unknown c. 1680-1710 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'3" x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Oudenaarde Ownership History: French & Co. In forest, Mercury gives infant Bacchus to 2 seated nymphs, another stands nearby, resting on large stone pedestal covered with fabric & bowls of fruit (BRD) garlands of foliage with cartouches in corners; (L & R BRD) in center, gathering of lanterns, quiver of arrows & masks; (UPR & LWR BRD) wreaths of foliage French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 1436

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Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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