Knight of Siena Loom Woven Tapestry - 65 X 125 Cm (2′2" × 4′1") - Requires Rod Size 3

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The Knight of Siena tapestry depicts a large section of the famous fresco located in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. … Read more The Knight of Siena tapestry depicts a large section of the famous fresco located in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. It highlights Guidoriccio da Fogliano, the commander of the Sienese forces, during the siege of Montemassi (visible on the left). This impressive fresco, measuring approximately 31 feet, is believed to have been painted around 1330, two years after the siege, with the date displayed along the center of the fresco’s lower border.

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: Loom Woven
Finish on reverse: This tapestry is fully backed with luxury cotton lining incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging purposes. See less