http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/817244/resize%3Aformat%3DfullTapestry: The Offering to Pan (from the series of Berain Grotesques)late 17th centuryJean-Baptiste MonnoyerTapestry weave (wool warp; wool and silk wefts)This tapestry depicts a flower-crowned herm of Pan being honored by musicians and dancers. The borders are designed with grotesques and ‘'oriental'' figures. Color of tapestry is a yellow referred to as "tobacco". Grotesques were a subject originally sketched by Jean Berain, chief designer to Louis XIV. Monnoyer's transposition of Berain's concept retains the exotic quality, while bringing a new vitality to the elements that were his specialty - flowers, garlands, baskets of fruit and vases.Textiles314.9600000000 Centimeter307.9700000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/37395/rdf