Vision of Constantine. Rubens, Peter Paul (Flemish, 1577-1640) (author of design, cartoon creator) [painter] c. 1634-1644 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Inscriptions: Monogram in L & R border: intertwined "C" & "A" surmounted by a cross Standing on marble platform, Constantine extends his arms towards sky where chrism appears to him; soldiers carrying spears & standards witness the miracle (UPR BRD) centered by wreathed monogram of Christ in strapwork cartouche flanked by cornucopias; (LWR BRD) centered by eagle holding snake in beak in strapwork c
Vision of Constantine. Rubens, Peter Paul (Flemish, 1577-1640) (author of design, cartoon creator) [painter] c. 1634-1644 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Inscriptions: Monogram in L & R border: intertwined "C" & "A" surmounted by a cross Standing on marble platform, Constantine extends his arms towards sky where chrism appears to him; soldiers carrying spears & standards witness the miracle (UPR BRD) centered by wreathed monogram of Christ in strapwork cartouche flanked by cornucopias; (LWR BRD) centered by eagle holding snake in beak in strapwork cartouche resting on paws flanked by cornucopias in strapwork frames; (L & R BRD) monogram in strapwork cartouche at mid-point, flanked by suspended festoons with clusters of flowers framed by palm leaves terminating in mask above, & incorporating 2 trumpets below; masks in strapwork cartouches in corners Fénaille, Gobelins 1 (1903-1923), 246-255 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry: GCPA 0244139 (Vienna)
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