Adoration of golden calf. unknown c. 1660-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'2" x W 15'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Mr. Sheldon, 1/16/1962 [also lists: 1/19/1962]; returned, 9/19/1962. In landscape, Aaron makes golden calf, builds altar & offers sacrifice to golden calf, while kneeling figures surround; upper R corner, on seeing idolaters, Moses breaks tables of law (Exodus 32:1-19) (BRD) spiraling garland of flowers & fruit around narrow central rod; (L & R BRD) trophies & eagles at top; (UPR BRD)
Adoration of golden calf. unknown c. 1660-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'2" x W 15'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Mr. Sheldon, 1/16/1962 [also lists: 1/19/1962]; returned, 9/19/1962. In landscape, Aaron makes golden calf, builds altar & offers sacrifice to golden calf, while kneeling figures surround; upper R corner, on seeing idolaters, Moses breaks tables of law (Exodus 32:1-19) (BRD) spiraling garland of flowers & fruit around narrow central rod; (L & R BRD) trophies & eagles at top; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche flanked by angel-like grotesques, festoons impinging on central field; (LWR BRD) centered by trophies & trumpets, flanked by festoons French & Co. stock sheet in archive, E-295-x Related Works: Stylistically similar set (same borders, same series), GCPA-0239114-0239116
Size: 9565px × 7727px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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