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Tapestry
Fragment of a tapestry with a battle scene
Tapestry
Flemish (Brussels)
16th century
Object Place: Brussels, Flanders
Medium/Technique
Wool and Silk; tapestry weave
Dimensions
342.9 x 191.13 cm (135 x 75 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John Templeman Coolidge
Accession Number17.325
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionIn the foreground a man apparently telling of some event that is taking place, while others stand around and listen. In the background soldiers killing a fleeing man.
Probably the left side (17.326 is the right) of a larger tapestry depicting a king seated on a throne under a canopy (either the welcoming of a messenger or a trial of justice).
Probably the left side (17.326 is the right) of a larger tapestry depicting a king seated on a throne under a canopy (either the welcoming of a messenger or a trial of justice).
Provenance1917, gift of John Templeman Coolidge (b. 1856- d. 1945), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 15, 1917)