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3481828 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley, Bernaert van (c.1492-1541) (circle of); 366x422 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woven in wools and silks, depicting the Month of December from The Medallion Months, with the blood-letting of a boar by a butcher, his helper and a woman, to the left two boys with a torch next to a maid speaking to her master and mistress, to the right a group standing around a fire, the scene is surmounted by the personification of December inscribed FOLUS, surrounded by wind-blowing putti, the sky with clouds and snow, various buildings in the background, in a circular frame with winged putti-faces and centred by a medallion with a ram inscribed below DECEMBRE, to the top left corner the personification of the North Wind with his bellows inscribed AQUILON, to right top corner the figure of a bearded man, the lower right corner shows a wood with an owl and various other birds, the lower left corner depicts a man and woman catching birds in a bag and cage, the border with ribbon-tied garlands of flowers and fruits, the corners with a foliated mask with ram-horns, a lion and two snails, restorations to light silks and brown wools
the cartoons were almost certainly drawn by an artist from the circle of Bernard van Orley); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22728078
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This print showcases a magnificent Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December. Created in the 16th century by Bernaert van Orley and his circle, this wool and silk masterpiece is part of The Medallion Months series. The tapestry portrays a scene from December, where a butcher and his helper are shown blood-letting a boar. To the left, two boys with torches engage in conversation with their maid while nearby stands a group gathered around a warm fire. Above them all, the personification of December named FOLUS presides over the scene, surrounded by playful wind-blowing putti. The intricate details extend beyond the central composition to include various buildings in the background. In addition to its main subjects, this tapestry also features symbolic elements such as an owl and other birds nestled within a wood on one side, while on the opposite corner we see a man and woman capturing birds in bags and cages. The border of this remarkable artwork is adorned with ribbon-tied garlands of flowers and fruits. Four corners feature foliated masks embellished with ram-horns, lions, and snails. Restored over time to preserve its beauty for generations to come, this photograph captures every nuance of color and texture found within this historical treasure. A true testament to Flemish artistry during that era!
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