Textile ArtsFlemish16th-17th century

A Lion, Leopard and other Animals

1575-1625

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

This work is an example of a "feuilles de choux" tapestry that was produced in the tapestry centers of Enghien, Geraardsbergen and Oudenaarde in the late 15th- and early 16th century. The original border of the tapestry is missing and it seems like the tapestry was cut down.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Textile fibers

Culture

Flemish

Century

16th-17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

228.6 x 414 cm (90 x 163 in.)

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