Early 17th Century Brussels Wool & Silk Tapestry Pillow Circa 1600

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This rare early 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow dates to circa 1600 and is finely woven primarily in silk with … Read more This rare early 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow dates to circa 1600 and is finely woven primarily in silk with wool support threads. The composition presents a powerful figural subject featuring a classical angelic figure rendered with expressive facial detail and dramatically flowing wings framed by stylized foliage and drapery. The painterly shading fluid movement and rich coloration reflect the transition from late Renaissance to early Baroque aesthetics characteristic of Brussels tapestry workshops at the turn of the 17th century. Originally part of a larger wall tapestry produced for elite European interiors this fragment has been carefully preserved and professionally mounted as a decorative pillow. Brussels tapestries of this period were renowned for their artistic ambition and luxurious materials making this piece both visually commanding and historically significant. See less