Description

Reference No.: 78J/ 2665

Origin: Flanders - Brussels

Period: 17th century

Provenance: Private Collection

Composition: Wool and silk

Dimension: W 2.70 x H 2.85

Tapestry of Flanders, 17th century "Artemis" period

Tapestry of Flanders - Audenarde woven in wool and silk around 1680.

It represents the history of Artemis,

Artemis in the Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, hunting, vegetation, chastity and childbirth; she was identified by the Romans with Diana ( qv). Artemis was Zeus and Leto's daughter and Apollo's twin sister. Among the rural population, Artemis was the favorite goddess.......

Our tapestry has kept these colours very fresh and has these borders and its original size.

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