Description

Origin: France - Aubusson

Period: 17th century

Provenance: Private Collection

Composition: Wool and silk

Dimension: W 2.90 x H 2.80

Aubusson tapestry from the 17th century - Aeneas fleeing Troy with Anchise and Ascagne

Tapestry of the Aubusson Manufacture woven in wool and silk around 1650.

Original border and size, in excellent condition.

Description: Fleeing while turning his head towards the burning city, Aeneas stands in the centre of the stage, in military dress and a beast skin cape, his old father Anchise worn on his back, draped in a large coat holding the protective penate gods of the home under his arm, his son Ascagne in a short tunic at his side following the step, a spear in hand.

Similar piece to the Musée de la tapisserie in Aubusson and the Musée de Tessé, Le Mans

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