Tapestries Collection (#10)

Tapestry depicting Scenes After a Boar Hunt, Fishing etc or Apres la Chasse, possibly from Tournai, 1500-25 (wool)
3576101 Tapestry depicting Scenes After a Boar Hunt, Fishing etc or Apres la Chasse, possibly from Tournai, 1500-25 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 331.2x304.4 cm; Burrell Collection

Tapestry depicting The Pheasant Hunt, possibly from Tournai, c. 1480 (wool & silk)
3576100 Tapestry depicting The Pheasant Hunt, possibly from Tournai, c.1480 (wool & silk) by Franco-Flemish School, (15th century); 323.5x333.7 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting the Flight of the Heron Combat d'un Heron et un Faucon, possibly from Touraine (wool)
3576099 Tapestry depicting the Flight of the Heron Combat d'un Heron et un Faucon, possibly from Touraine (wool) by European School, (16th century); 318.5x309.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting two scenes from Der Busant The Buzzard, from Alsace, c. 1475-1500 (wool, silk & metal threads)
3576070 Tapestry depicting two scenes from Der Busant The Buzzard, from Alsace, c.1475-1500 (wool, silk & metal threads) by French School, (15th century); 77.4x62.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry with The Queen of France and the Disloyal Marshall, illustrating the middle high German poem Die Konigin von
3576069 Tapestry with The Queen of France and the Disloyal Marshall, illustrating the middle high German poem Die Konigin von Frankreich

Tapestry panel depicting the Annunciation, from Upper Rhineland (wool, gold, linen & silk threads)
3576065 Tapestry panel depicting the Annunciation, from Upper Rhineland (wool, gold, linen & silk threads) by German School, (15th century); 76.2x68.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting the Martyrdom of St Ursula and her 11, 000 maidens, from Middle Rhineland
3576060 Tapestry panel depicting the Martyrdom of St Ursula and her 11, 000 maidens, from Middle Rhineland, end of 15th century (wool, linen & metallic thread) by German School

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Mille fleurs tapestry depicting verdure, shield of arms and a wild man, c. 1500 (wool)
3576186 Mille fleurs tapestry depicting verdure, shield of arms and a wild man, c.1500 (wool) by European School, (16th century); 299.9x305.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry, Alexander the Great Receiving the Submission of the Kings of Cyprus, possibly from Tournai, 1475-1500 (wool)
3576126 Tapestry, Alexander the Great Receiving the Submission of the Kings of Cyprus, possibly from Tournai, 1475-1500 (wool, silk, gold & silver) by Belgian School

Tapestry, The Marriage of Gombaut and Macee, possibly from Bruges, late 16th-early 17th century (wool & silk)
3576118 Tapestry, The Marriage of Gombaut and Macee, possibly from Bruges, late 16th-early 17th century (wool & silk) by Franco-Netherlandish School; 175.3x442 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576112 Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 338.6x535.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Tapestry depicting hunting scenes, possibly from Tournai, c. 1500 (wool)
3576095 Tapestry depicting hunting scenes, possibly from Tournai, c.1500 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 233.7x218.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting Hagar and the Angel, 1550-99 (wool, silk, metal & gold)
3576077 Tapestry panel depicting Hagar and the Angel, 1550-99 (wool, silk, metal & gold) by Swiss School, (16th century); 58.4x60.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel with scenes from the Passion from an antependium, from Upper Rhineland (wool & linen)
3576061 Tapestry panel with scenes from the Passion from an antependium, from Upper Rhineland (wool & linen) by German School, (16th century); 63.5x68.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting the Meeting of St Ursula and Prince Artherius in Mayence, from Middle Rhineland
3576059 Tapestry panel depicting the Meeting of St Ursula and Prince Artherius in Mayence, from Middle Rhineland, end of 15th century (wool & metallic thread) by German School

Tapestry depicting the Presentation in the Temple of the Virgin and her Education, from Middle Germany, 1475-99 (wool)
3576054 Tapestry depicting the Presentation in the Temple of the Virgin and her Education, from Middle Germany, 1475-99 (wool) by German School, (15th century); 83.8x121.9 cm; Burrell Collection

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Tapestry of mille fleurs depicting Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz, a Naumburg Bishop (wool)
3576137 Tapestry of mille fleurs depicting Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz, a Naumburg Bishop (wool) by European School, (16th century); 195.5x127 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting animals and birds, with town in background, from Oudenarde, 1500-50 (wool)
3576135 Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting animals and birds, with town in background, from Oudenarde, 1500-50 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 114.3x154.9 cm; Burrell Collection

Tapestry, The Anniversary of Hector's Death, from Tournai, c. 1470-80 (wool & silk)
3576121 Tapestry, The Anniversary of Hector's Death, from Tournai, c.1470-80 (wool & silk) by Belgian School, (15th century); 350.5x269.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry, Month of May, or La Chasse au Faucon, c. 1500 (wool)
3576116 Tapestry, Month of May, or La Chasse au Faucon, c.1500 (wool) by Franco-Flemish School, (16th Century); 320.9x243.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool)
3576113 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x66 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting the Wine Pressers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576106 Tapestry depicting the Wine Pressers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 378.4x518.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting Pastoral Scene with Fruit Picking, or The Seigneur in his Park or Rural Alliance and Fruit-picking
3576102 Tapestry depicting Pastoral Scene with Fruit Picking, or The Seigneur in his Park or Rural Alliance and Fruit-picking, c.1500 (wool & silk) by European School

Tapestry fragment depicting the Virgin and Child with St James, 1450-75 (wool & linen)
3576079 Tapestry fragment depicting the Virgin and Child with St James, 1450-75 (wool & linen) by Swiss School, (15th century); 88.9x71.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry antependium with Lamentation over the Dead Christ Pieta, from Strasbourg, c
3576071 Tapestry antependium with Lamentation over the Dead Christ Pieta, from Strasbourg, c.1450-60 (wool, silk & possibly linen) by French School, (15th century); 91.4x147.3 cm; Burrell Collection

Tapestry antependium depicting the Coronation of the Virgin between three holy bishops and two saints
3576052 Tapestry antependium depicting the Coronation of the Virgin between three holy bishops and two saints, from Middle Germany, 1450-99 (wool, gold & silk) by German School

Tapestry fragment depicting the Resurrection of Christ, from Nuremberg, c. 1440 (wool & linen)
3576047 Tapestry fragment depicting the Resurrection of Christ, from Nuremberg, c.1440 (wool & linen) by German School, (15th century); 91.4x59.6 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry antependium depicting the Death of the Virgin, from Nuremberg (wool, yellow silk & gold thread)
3576046 Tapestry antependium depicting the Death of the Virgin, from Nuremberg (wool, yellow silk & gold thread) by German School, (15th century); 83.8x170.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Three Prophets, from Franconia (wool)
3576045 Tapestry fragment depicting Three Prophets, from Franconia (wool) by German School, (15th century); 63.5x124.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment from an altar frontal or antependium with St Pancras and St Gotthard, possibly from Nuremberg, c
3576044 Tapestry fragment from an altar frontal or antependium with St Pancras and St Gotthard, possibly from Nuremberg, c.1460-70 (linen & wool) by German School

Tapestry, Return of Marius Aurelius, probably from Flanders or Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool)
3576125 Tapestry, Return of Marius Aurelius, probably from Flanders or Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 99x95.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry, Alexander and Diogenes, late 15th-early 16th century (wool & silk)
3576124 Tapestry, Alexander and Diogenes, late 15th-early 16th century (wool & silk) by Franco-Flemish School; 322.5x368.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of King Priam
3576120 Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of King Priam, Claiming the Return of Helen, made in Tournai, 1470-80 (silk) by Belgian School

Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576107 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x330.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting a Boar Hunt, from Arras, 1425-50 (wool)
3576096 Tapestry fragment depicting a Boar Hunt, from Arras, 1425-50 (wool) by French School, (15th century); 396.2x360.6 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Fragment of a heraldic tapestry depicting the Arms of Beaufort, Turenne and Comminges, made in Paris or Arras (wool)
3576093 Fragment of a heraldic tapestry depicting the Arms of Beaufort, Turenne and Comminges, made in Paris or Arras (wool) by French School, (14th century); 236x135 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Tree and Woman Holding Scroll (wool)
3576083 Tapestry fragment depicting Tree and Woman Holding Scroll (wool) by Swiss School, (15th century); 27.9x35.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Tapestry panel depicting the Visitation, c. 1500 (wool, silk, metal & gold)
3576082 Tapestry panel depicting the Visitation, c.1500 (wool, silk, metal & gold) by Swiss School, (16th century); 73.7x75.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, from Basel, 1460-80 (wool & linen)
3576080 Tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, from Basel, 1460-80 (wool & linen) by Swiss School, (15th century); 91.4x110.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting the Almighty and six holy women, probably from an antependium, end of 15th century (wool)
3576075 Tapestry fragment depicting the Almighty and six holy women, probably from an antependium, end of 15th century (wool) by European School, (15th century); 68.6x147.9 cm; Burrell Collection

Tapestry depicting the Flight into Egypt, probably made in the Convent of Gnadental, Basel
3576074 Tapestry depicting the Flight into Egypt, probably made in the Convent of Gnadental, Basel, 1400-25 (wool & metal threads) by Swiss School, (15th century); 93.9x77.4 cm; Burrell Collection

Altar frontal tapestry depicting the Virgin and Child and St Anne attended by two saints
3576055 Altar frontal tapestry depicting the Virgin and Child and St Anne attended by two saints, late 15th to early 16th century (wool & silk) by European School; 93.9x180.3 cm; Burrell Collection

Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting shepherd and shepherdess or lady and youth (wool & silk)
3576189 Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting shepherd and shepherdess or lady and youth (wool & silk) by European School, (15th century); 95.2x128.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting a couple (wool)
3576136 Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting a couple (wool) by European School, (15th century); 45.7x127 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting Doe, Lion and Pheasant (wool)
3576134 Tapestry fragment of mille fleurs depicting Doe, Lion and Pheasant (wool) by European School, (15th century); 71.1x154.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

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"The Bayeux Tapestry: A Historical Masterpiece Depicting the Battle of Hastings" Step back in time with the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, a remarkable work of art that chronicles one of history's most pivotal moments – the Battle of Hastings. Created between 1066 and 1077, this tapestry transports us to Normandy, France, where King Harold's foot soldiers stand valiantly armed with spears and battle axes. As we delve deeper into its intricate details, we witness the death of King Harold himself. The tapestry captures the heart-wrenching moment when an arrow finds its mark in his eye, forever etching this tragic event into our collective memory. But it is not just war that unfolds before our eyes; scenes of preparation for battle also grace this magnificent textile. We see craftsmen building ships with meticulous care as they ready themselves for impending conflict. Their dedication and skill are evident in every stitch. The clash between Norman cavalry and Harolds' steadfast foot soldiers forming a shield wall is another captivating scene depicted on this historical masterpiece. It showcases both bravery and strategy amidst chaos and turmoil. While the Bayeux Tapestry stands as an exceptional example from medieval Europe, it is not alone in its significance. Diego Velasquez's "Las Hilanderas" (The Spinners), painted in 1657 but recreated around 1934, offers another glimpse into the world of tapestries. This Spanish artwork beautifully portrays women engrossed in their craft while highlighting their importance within society. Returning to the Bayeux Tapestry itself, we witness William steering his ship amidst an invasion fleet using a signal lantern on mast and stern – a symbol of leadership guiding them towards victory or defeat. Even celestial events find their place within these woven threads; crowds point excitedly at Halleys Comet illuminating February 1066 skies above Normandy – perhaps seen as a sign of impending change and upheaval.