early 17th century
This tapestry is two fragments of a verdure tapestry depicting a landscape with a temple in the distance. The border shows flower garlands held aloft by putti. It is an example of Oudenaarde tapestry production from the early seventeenth century.
each section: 309.9 x 124.5 cm (122 x 49 in.)
Ross Whistler, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1951
Wool and silk
17th centuryFlemishTextile fibers
17th centuryFlemishTextile fibers
17th centuryFlemishWool and silk
17th centuryFlemishwool and silk
17th centuryFlemishTextile fibers
17th centuryFlemishTextile fibers
17th centuryFlemishTextile fibers
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17th centuryFlemishSilk needlepoint
17th centuryFlemishTextile fibers
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