Flemish Tapestry Large Wall Hanging From the 1500 Hundreds

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This piece is a major example of the extreme quality of what was made in tapestry in the flemish part … Read more This piece is a major example of the extreme quality of what was made in tapestry in the flemish part of Europe circa 1550 to 1600 hundreds , we can classify this piece as a piece from Audenaarde , that was with Brussels one of the most famous place for high hand quality tapestries in Europe at the time , working mainly for the rich and famous , kings and nobles from all over . Here you have a large piece that tells you that the buyer was for sure somebody important that had the room for that size and quality . You will find a large opulent sophisticated border reminding you the main subject of the central scene, several medallions showing people reading and playing music , flowers and architectural elements like caryatid colones make the design of this border extremely elegant and original , ladies in a park dancing to the music , you will find a hunting scene in the back , and also a spirit of the forest with this very interesting figure half humain and half tree for the main scene , notice also all the attentions in the details , like the castel purely flemish architecture of that century that brings such a realism to the scene , also interesting way to treat perspective with the trees on the hill to give deepness to the scene, the lighting , the ladies are every richly dressed , that tells you upper class of people probably from the castel , spring and the joy of spring is suggested by the spirit in the tree and music , maybe also a wedding , notice in the border a couple hundred a bouquet that is often symbole of a wedding coming, maybe also a scene of the mythologie often used in flemish tapestries , well we could keep going on with the description of this piece ,what is sure is that it s a major historic piece and museum quality , that the condition of conservation is excellent , it s a rare opportunity to buy a real museum piece rare on the market , an investment and a real piece for art connoisseur. This piece by it s quality would be a main piece of art in an interior and can only bring excellence in a high hand decor , coloring is perfect to feet in any room or interior , wide pallet of bleus some green and beige brings to this piece a very pleasant tranquility , of course the subject it self is very joyful and pleasant , wonderful in a traditional decor or even better play the contrast with centuries between the 16 century and ours , with a blend of a splendid modernity to all of it , pay attention to the design you will be surprised to see that certains details can be very abstract or naive or just suggested that bring a modernity to a piece of this age. tapestries are always an excellent choice but here you have all of it , the age , a splendid piece in excellent condition and perfect coloring , rare opportunity to acquire a piece of art , rarity ,well only positive points that can make this just the best choice possible. Please check our entire collection of tapestries in our Chairish shop at FRENCTOUCH10 See less