Perseus kills sea monster to release Andromeda. unknown c. 1670-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 8'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: Charles Mather Ffoulke coll., Washington D. C. (Cavallo). French & Co. purchased from Mrs. N. C. Cregar, received 2/8/1952; sold to C. & V. [Vigo & Charles] Sternberg 1/25/1968. Perseus flies towards sea monster with raised sword & shield in hand to release Andromeda, chained to rock (R); Andromeda's parents (?), Cepheus & Cassiopea, the latter kneeling & praying (?) watch the scene (L); add
Perseus kills sea monster to release Andromeda. unknown c. 1670-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 8'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: Charles Mather Ffoulke coll., Washington D. C. (Cavallo). French & Co. purchased from Mrs. N. C. Cregar, received 2/8/1952; sold to C. & V. [Vigo & Charles] Sternberg 1/25/1968. Perseus flies towards sea monster with raised sword & shield in hand to release Andromeda, chained to rock (R); Andromeda's parents (?), Cepheus & Cassiopea, the latter kneeling & praying (?) watch the scene (L); additional figure behind couple Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 51873-x
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