Orpheus playing his lyre to group of Muses. unknown c. 1660-1680 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche above central figure [not legible in photograph] In mountainous setting, Orpheus plays lyre surrounded by standing & reclining Muses; mountain with waterfalls to left (BRD) ribbon-tied bunches of flowers spiraling around rod headed by central cartouche; (LWR BRD) flower wreath in center; (L & R BRD) arrows & bows in quivers in centers No French & Co. stock sheet in arc
Orpheus playing his lyre to group of Muses. unknown c. 1660-1680 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche above central figure [not legible in photograph] In mountainous setting, Orpheus plays lyre surrounded by standing & reclining Muses; mountain with waterfalls to left (BRD) ribbon-tied bunches of flowers spiraling around rod headed by central cartouche; (LWR BRD) flower wreath in center; (L & R BRD) arrows & bows in quivers in centers No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number
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Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
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