Large Brussels tapestry depicting several scenes from the Hi - Lot 1223

Lot n° 1223
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Large Brussels tapestry depicting several scenes from the Hi - Lot 1223
Large Brussels tapestry depicting several scenes from the History of Scipio describing his triumph and the city of Cartagena in the background, wide border decorated with foliage scrolls, fruits, mascarons and caryatids interrupted by medallions with subjects from Ovid's Metamorphoses including Venus and Adonis, the Fall of Icarus, Andromeda and the Abduction of Europa; incomplete mark on reverse, probably that of Martin Reymbouts, whose workshop was active in late 16th- and early 17th-century Brussels. (restorations). Late 16th-early 17th century. Height 333 cm, Length 383 cm Bibliography: G. DELMARCEL, "La tapisserie flamande du XVI au XVIIIème siècle", Paris 1999, p. 369 Expert : Monsieur Pierre-François DAYOT
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