Tapestries Collection (#7)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209626 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209610 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209608 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209601 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209597 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209589 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209576 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy

Military camp near the river Granikos, c.1600 (tapestry)
6198209 Military camp near the river Granikos, c.1600 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Military camp near the river Granikos)

Alexander before Iaddo the high priest, c.1600 (tapestry)
6198067 Alexander before Iaddo the high priest, c.1600 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Alexander before Iaddo the high priest)

Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman, 1582 (tapestry)
6198063 Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman, 1582 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman)

Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman, 1582 (tapestry)
6198058 Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman, 1582 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman)

Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman, 1582 (tapestry)
6198057 Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman, 1582 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901604 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901470 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901391 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901344 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900959 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900951 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4895965 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); 482x942 cm; (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900735 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900277 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902007 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901870 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902669 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902612 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902207 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902059 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901954 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903011 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902928 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Redemption of Man or Vices and Virtues, c.1510 (tapestry)
CUL4903802 Redemption of Man or Vices and Virtues, c.1510 (tapestry); 420x798 cm; Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain; (add.info.: Crucifixion and Virtues win the battle to Vices. ca. 1510)

Redemption of Man or Vices and Virtues, c.1510 (tapestry)
CUL4903732 Redemption of Man or Vices and Virtues, c.1510 (tapestry); 420x798 cm; Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain; (add.info.: Crucifixion and Virtues win the battle to Vices. ca. 1510. (c)

King Louis XIV discusses the building of Les Invalides (engraving)
3507817 King Louis XIV discusses the building of Les Invalides (engraving); (add.info.: King Louis XIV discusses the building of Les Invalides. Royal tapestry from the Gobelins)

The seat of Tunis by Charles V, 1565 (tapestry)
ETI4396574 The seat of Tunis by Charles V, 1565 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tapestry of Belgium preserved at the Hotel de Ville de Mechelen.)

Representation of the churches of Saint Stephen and Notre Dame of Good Hope at the Siege of Dijon by the Swiss in 1513
ETI4396832 Representation of the churches of Saint Stephen and Notre Dame of Good Hope at the Siege of Dijon by the Swiss in 1513

Scenes from Willehalm von Orlens, poem by Rudolf Ems (colour litho)
8626212 Scenes from Willehalm von Orlens, poem by Rudolf Ems (colour litho) by Flemish School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harfenkonzert / Harp Concert (colour litho)
8666242 Harfenkonzert / Harp Concert (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harfenkonzert)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901781 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Catholic Kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella I the Catholic or Castilian (1451-1504)
AIS5380102 The Catholic Kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella I the Catholic or Castilian (1451-1504) at their wedding in Valladolid in 1469

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902714 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Sala della Fatiche d'Ercole (Hall of the Labours of Hercules) designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger
BEN107150 The Sala della Fatiche d'Ercole (Hall of the Labours of Hercules) designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger (1483-1546) and Michelangelo (1475-1564) Giacomo Vignola (1507-1573)

Emperor Constantine and his court praying the true Cross, 1615 (tapestry)
ETI4396896 Emperor Constantine and his court praying the true Cross, 1615 (tapestry); Angers Cathedral, France; (add.info.: Emperor Constantine and his court came the true Cross)

Tapestry illustrating the life of Saint Maurille. Saint Maurille (Eveque d'Angers)
ETI4396851 Tapestry illustrating the life of Saint Maurille. Saint Maurille (Eveque d'Angers) became gardener of the King

Flemish tapestry. So called Verdure. Atelier of Oudenaarde. 337x252cm. Inv 00022
7209556 Flemish tapestry. So called Verdure. Atelier of Oudenaarde. 337x252cm. Inv 00022.; 337x252 cm; MOU Museum, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium; (add.info.: MOU Museum Oudenaarde, Oudenaarde)

Tapestry in Castle Van Petegem
7142775 Tapestry in Castle Van Petegem; (add.info.: Petegem-aan-de-Schelde, kasteel van Petegem, Wortegem-Petegem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900651 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902112 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Arthur, 6th century semi-legendary Christian king of Britons. Late 14th century (tapestry)
531104 Arthur, 6th century semi-legendary Christian king of Britons. Late 14th century (tapestry); (add.info.: United Britons against Saxons whom he defeated c516 at battle of Badon Hill)

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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.