July. unknown c. 1600-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'3" x W 11'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Warren Bicknell, received 9/22/1939; sold to Raimundo Ruiz 5/24/1946. Inscriptions: Inscription in vignette in lower guard partially legible in photograph: ESCANT. ALY In rural landscape, 4 figures beside pond, 2 peasants handling fishnet (L, foreground), maid with basin (R of center) selling fish to seated lady (R); trees & farmhouses (background) (BRD) garland with fruit, flowers & foliage wi
July. unknown c. 1600-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'3" x W 11'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Warren Bicknell, received 9/22/1939; sold to Raimundo Ruiz 5/24/1946. Inscriptions: Inscription in vignette in lower guard partially legible in photograph: ESCANT. ALY In rural landscape, 4 figures beside pond, 2 peasants handling fishnet (L, foreground), maid with basin (R of center) selling fish to seated lady (R); trees & farmhouses (background) (BRD) garland with fruit, flowers & foliage with central female figure on each side; (UPR BRD) central medallion, 1 parrot on each side & fluting pan in each corner; (LWR BRD) central vignette with flamingo, flanked by herms, 1 parrot on each side & 2 figures on cart in each corner This tapestry has been very heavily altered by restoration, especially in the areas of the faces. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 19540
Size: 8525px × 8710px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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