LATE 17TH CENTURY BEAUVAIS MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY ADONIS LED
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Description
LATE 17TH CENTURY BEAUVAIS MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY
ADONIS LED BY CUPID TO VENUS AFTER A DESIGN BY FRANCESCO ALBANI (1578 – 1660)
Depicting Venus sleeping on a tasseled cushion below a draped canopy held up by putti, and Cupid leading Adonis to her, his dog straining on the leash to go hunting.
The central panel is surrounded by an elaborate border featuring an arabesque frieze interspersed with flowers.
Woven in wool and silk the tapestry is in excellent condition.
HEIGHT ON THE LEFT: 329 cm (10'10") HEIGHT ON THE RIGHT: 323 cm (10'7") WIDTH: 525 cm (17'3") -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Period: Pre 18th Century Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 711667 -
Dimensions
W. 206.69 in; H. 129.53 in; H.2. 127.17 in; W. 525 cm; H. 329 cm; H.2. 323 cm;
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