Archangel Michael fighting against dragon (Satan). unknown dated 1789 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'6" x W 6'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Art Salon Universal ("with Frank D. Veiller"), received 4/1/1922; sold to Mr. Louis [Roons] Jr. 12/18/1922. Inscriptions: Inscription on scroll on upper field: Mr. 1789 Satan prostrate under feet of Archangel Michael, who is about to slay him, while holding a balance with a human soul in each pan (BRD) bead-&-reel on inner border &
Archangel Michael fighting against dragon (Satan). unknown dated 1789 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'6" x W 6'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Art Salon Universal ("with Frank D. Veiller"), received 4/1/1922; sold to Mr. Louis [Roons] Jr. 12/18/1922. Inscriptions: Inscription on scroll on upper field: Mr. 1789 Satan prostrate under feet of Archangel Michael, who is about to slay him, while holding a balance with a human soul in each pan (BRD) bead-&-reel on inner border & lozenge-shaped pattern enclosing rosette motifs; each border centered with medallion featuring (UPR BRD) scale, (LWR BRD) jug, (L BRD) military trophy & (R BRD) broken arrow (?); male face in corners The inscription may refer to a specific craftsman working for the King ["Ouvrier De Sa Majesté"] (Cavallo/Soustelle). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7120 [also lists: 24465]
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