Tapestries Collection (#8)

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)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902596 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The entry of the animals into Noah's Ark, c.1610. Creator: Eynde, Catherine van den (active 1605-1629)
The entry of the animals into Noah's Ark, c.1610. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Residence of Thomas E. Martson, interiors, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Residence of Thomas E. Martson [or Marston?], interiors, 1932

Sumptuous Still Life with Fruit, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Sumptuous Still Life with Fruit, c17th century

Portrait of Jan Snellinx, between circa 1626 and circa 1632. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Jan Snellinx, between circa 1626 and circa 1632

Gripsholm, interior from the Dowager Queen's floor, 1879. Creator: Georg Nordensvan
Gripsholm, interior from the Dowager Queen's floor, 1879

Still Life, 1666-1700. Creator: Georg Hainz
Still Life, 1666-1700

Still Life with Nautilus Cup, 1648-1688. Creator: Frans Sant-Acker
Still Life with Nautilus Cup, 1648-1688

Douglas residence, hall & stairway, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Douglas residence, hall & stairway, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Gripsholm Castle, interior from the King's bedchamber, c19th century. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Gripsholm Castle, interior from the King's bedchamber, c19th century

Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkish Carpet, 1650-1680. Creator: Simon Luttichuys
Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkish Carpet, 1650-1680

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses... Creator: Unknown
Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Aubusson, c. 1650. Detail from a larger artwork

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1631. Creator: Thomas de Keyser
Portrait of a Young Woman, 1631

Still Life, 1664. Creator: Nicolaes van Gelder
Still Life, 1664

Interior of J.P. Morgan's library, ca. 1912. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Interior of J.P. Morgan's library, ca. 1912

Trompe l'oeil. A Cabinet in the Artist's Studio, 1670-1671. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil. A Cabinet in the Artist's Studio, 1670-1671

Still Life with a Trumpet and a Celestial Globe, Trompe l´oeil, 1670. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'Oeil with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III;Bench with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III

Second Day, Second Story: Rinaldo d'Asti and the Widow, c. 1757. Creator: Hubert Francois Gravelot
Second Day, Second Story: Rinaldo d'Asti and the Widow, c. 1757

Esquisse pour l'escalier d'honneur de la mairie du 13ème arrondissemnent de Paris... c.1933
Esquisse pour l'escalier d'honneur de la mairie du 13eme arrondissemnent de Paris : De la Bievre naquit la tapisserie des Gobelins, c.1933

Charley Looking at an Album of Prints, 1898. Creator: Jan Toorop
Charley Looking at an Album of Prints, 1898

La tapisserie (les cinq tisseuses), 1924. Creator: Paul Serusier
La tapisserie (les cinq tisseuses), 1924. Weaving (the five weavers). Women around a loom

"The Causeway, " James Parmelee house, 3100 Macomb Street, Washington, D.C. 1919

Interior of the home of Arthur Curtiss James, 39 East 69th Street, New York City, c1914 - 1920
Interior of the home of Arthur Curtiss James, 39 East 69th Street, New York City (Hand-colored version), between 1914 and 1920

Living room in St. Gaudens, Windsor, Vermont, c1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Living room in St. Gaudens, Windsor, Vermont, c1920. (Possibly a room in the home of the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens)

Chair and Tapestry, 1940. Creator: Edith Olney
Chair and Tapestry, 1940

Hallway, with Oriental urn at right, in home of Edmund Cogswell... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Hallway, with Oriental urn at right, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. The Conyers Farm estate, designed by Donn Barber c1904, was owned by businessman Edmund C

State dining room, White House, during McKinley administration(?), between 1890 and 1900

Les Noces de Cana. Esquisse pour le carton de la tapisserie tissée pour la tenture de la... 1652
Les Noces de Cana. Esquisse pour le carton de la tapisserie tissee pour la tenture de la "Vie de la Vierge" destinee a la cathedrale Notre-Dame, 1652

Kilim with Bands of "Star" Motifs, Turkey, 1st quarter of the 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kilim with Bands of "Star" Motifs, Turkey, 1st quarter of the 18th century

Rug, Turkey, 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
Rug, Turkey, 1875/1900

Sarape, México, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown
Sarape, Mexico, 1850/1900

Sarape, México, 1750/1800. Creator: Unknown
Sarape, Mexico, 1750/1800

Serape, México, 1800/50. Creator: Unknown
Serape, Mexico, 1800/50

Sarape, México, 1750/1800. Creator: Unknown
Sarape, Mexico, 1750/1800

Shirvan Kilim, Caucasus, Last quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Shirvan Kilim, Caucasus, Last quarter 19th century

Man's Cape (Akhnif), Morocco, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Man's Cape (Akhnif), Morocco, Mid-19th century

Large Leaf Verdure with Birds, Flanders, about 1550/75. Creator: Unknown
Large Leaf Verdure with Birds, Flanders, about 1550/75

Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), Flanders, 1540/45. Creator: Willem de Pannemaker
Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), Flanders, 1540/45. Woven in the workshop of Willem de Pannemaker, from a design attributed to Michiel Coxcie or Giovanni Battista Lodi da

Cornelius Vanderbilt Fishing, English, 1882. Creators: John Evan Hodgson, The Royal Windsor Manufactory
Cornelius Vanderbilt Fishing, English, 1882

Fragment, Egypt, Roman period (30 B.C.-641 A.D.), 3rd/5th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Egypt, Roman period (30 B.C.-641 A.D.), 3rd/5th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Mary Queen of Scots Room at Holyrood, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mary Queen of Scots Room at Holyrood, 1850. Interior of the royal Palace of Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland. The ceiling, as far as the moulded compartments are concerned

Hand Made Texitiles For Sale, Saquisili Market, Saquisili, Ecuador, Coropaxi Province

The wife of Ow High, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The wife of Ow High, c1905. Wife of Ow High, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

The International Exhibition: tapestries of Gobelins and Beauvais, and china of Sevres, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: tapestries of Gobelins and Beauvais, and china of Sevres, 1862. The large central tapestry, "The Assumption of the Virgin

Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886558 Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Il Viterbese) (1610-62); 403x394 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886548 Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli

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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.