Knight of Siena Loom Woven Tapestry - 90 X 135 Cm (3'0" X 4'5") - Requires Rod Size 4

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This tapestry is taken from a wall fresco in the Sala del Mappamendo (Map Hall) of the Palazzo Publico in … Read more This tapestry is taken from a wall fresco in the Sala del Mappamendo (Map Hall) of the Palazzo Publico in Siena, Italy. The fresco was painted by Simone Martini (1283 1344), the fourteenth century Renaissance painter of the School of Siena. It shows the honourable General, Guido Riccio da Fogliano, and celebrates his victory over the Castles of Montemassi and Sassoforte in the Maremen, which had rebelled against the Republic of Siena in 1328. The General is riding his famous warhorse which was killed in the siege of Montemassi. General Guido Riccio died in Siena in 1352.
This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging.

Composition: 57% wool, 38% cotton, 5% polyester
Finish on reverse: This tapestry is fully backed with luxury cotton lining incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging purposes. See less