Antique Flemish Tapestry
$13,300.00
| Stock number | 21729 |
| Size | 2 ft x 3 ft 4 in (0.61 m x 1.02 m) |
| Origin | Belgium |
| Age | Circa 1650 |
| Style | Textile Arts |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Tapestry Flemish Knotted, Circa Date: 1650s. This exceptional piece, originating from the height of European weaving, is a rare example of a knotted pile interpretation of the traditional flemish tapestry. It captures the grandeur and narrative style typically reserved for large wall hangings, scaled down for intimate display. The central field features a meticulously rendered pastoral landscape, framed by a cartouche of swirling architectural elements and grotesque masks. This idyllic scene is contrasted sharply by the surrounding dense floral border, which incorporates large, naturalistic blossoms and stylized fruit motifs, reflecting Baroque sensibilities. The sophisticated color composition employs a rich, faded jewel-tone palette of deep indigo, sage green, and oxidized golds, lending the piece a profound sense of age and authenticity.