Brussels tapestry circa 16th Century - Size:W320x270H
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Reference number: 78J / D383
Origin: Flanders-Brussels
Period: 17th century
Provenance: Private Collection
Composition: Wool and silk
Dimesions: 3.20 L x 2.70 H
Hercules and Iolas in the Garden of the Hesperides
Exceptional and rare mid-16th century Flemish tapestry woven in wool and silk.
Our panel is complete and has kept its fresh colors, and there is no lack of color in the central design.
Hercules slaying the dragon in the Garden of the Hesperides
A similar piece is in the Louvre collection - Legal status of owner: Propriété de l'Etat.
The labors of Hercules were a favorite theme for tapestries. Such series were produced by several manufactures in the former Netherlands. The tapestry presented here was undoubtedly part of a series. The other episodes in this edition have not yet been located.
Hercules had completed his ten "labors" in the space of eight years, but Eurystheus, who had counted neither the second nor the fifth, inflicted two more, although at no point was it said that there were to be twelve.
Our house ensures you the sale of a tapestry with invoice and approved expertise, well cleaned, in good condition with its fixing system. Should this be necessary, we will specify the work that has been done. All our tapestries can be presented to your home in France and bordering countries before your final decision.
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Brussels tapestry circa 16th Century - Size:W320x270H