17th Century Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow Circa 1600

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This rare 17th century needlepoint tapestry pillow dates to circa 1600 and features a richly detailed figural and botanical composition … Read more This rare 17th century needlepoint tapestry pillow dates to circa 1600 and features a richly detailed figural and botanical composition typical of early European needlework. The design centers on a stylized tree laden with foliage and fruit inhabited by brightly colored birds rendered in deep greens ochre gold crimson and muted blue tones. The densely stitched surface reflects the meticulous handwork and pictorial quality associated with early needlepoint textiles produced for domestic and decorative use during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Originally part of a larger needlework panel this fragment has been carefully preserved and professionally mounted as a decorative pillow with period appropriate trim. The imagery and craftsmanship evoke symbolic themes of nature abundance and harmony making this piece both visually striking and historically significant. See less