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Tapestry: Presentation of Cleopatra to Anthony
Second half of 17th century
Object Place: Brussels, Flanders
Medium/Technique
Tapestry weave (wool warp; wool and silk wefts)
Dimensions
364.49 x 558.8 cm (143 1/2 x 220 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Eleonora R. Sears
Accession Number1970.400
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCleopatra kneels before Anthony (?) while attendants present gifts. Buildings and ships are visible in the background. Floral border includes inscription - CLEOPATRA AUGUSTUM MUNERIBUS TENTAT ("Cleopatra tempts Augustus with gifts") Tapestry is in shades of blues, greens, beiges, red and brown. Weavers Mark - LECLERC on lower right border guard.
InscriptionsSee description above.
ProvenanceEleanora Randolph Sears (b. 1881 - d. 1968), Boston; bequeathed by Eleanora R. Sears to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 8, 1970)