Martyrs of Maroc. unknown c. 1530-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5' x W 9' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field identifying figures: ACCVRSE, S. ADIVT, S. OTTHO, S. DANIEL, S. SAMVEL, ARBALDVS, S. ANGE, S. DOM, S. LEO, S. NICOLAS & S. HVGOLIN Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on building: CEPTE 5 Franciscan friars (Accursius, Adiutus, Benardus, Otto, & Petrus; however Benardus & Petrus not represented, instead: Daniel, Samuel, Ange[ela?], Dom[inic?], Leo, Nicholas & Hugo
Martyrs of Maroc. unknown c. 1530-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5' x W 9' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field identifying figures: ACCVRSE, S. ADIVT, S. OTTHO, S. DANIEL, S. SAMVEL, ARBALDVS, S. ANGE, S. DOM, S. LEO, S. NICOLAS & S. HVGOLIN Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on building: CEPTE 5 Franciscan friars (Accursius, Adiutus, Benardus, Otto, & Petrus; however Benardus & Petrus not represented, instead: Daniel, Samuel, Ange[ela?], Dom[inic?], Leo, Nicholas & Hugolinus) are martyred by sultan (=Arbaldus?), who splits their skulls with scimitar & beheads them; castle in background; coat of arms (upper L corner) This is a part of a larger tapestry intended for hanging above choir stalls. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number
Size: 11277px × 6553px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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