Tapestry
1580s (made)
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This tapestry is woven with the arms of the Contarini, one of the most distinguished ruling families in Venice for several hundred years. It exemplifies the taste of Venetians for surrounding themselves in their city homes with garden and pastoral scenes. The museum has five tapestries in the set. This one shows a woodland glade with horsemen. It is an entre-fenetre, intended to be hung between windows.
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Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven in wool and silk |
Brief description | Tapestry with Contarini Arms, Brussels, 1580s |
Physical description | 14 warp threads to inch. J.V.H. cipher, lower right galloon. |
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Gallery label | Tapestry: a woodland glade with horsemen
late 16th-early 17th century
Brussels
Wool and silk
Arms of the Contarini family of Venice in the top border. Cipher: J. V. H., lower right galloon, attributed to Joost van Herzeele or Jan van den Hecke. Brussels mark.
V&A:130A-1869
NB: this label is incorrect: date should be 'before 1589'(5 Oct 2006 - 7 Jan 2007) |
Object history | Set of 5 tapestries (127 to 130 & a-1869) bought from Signor Gagliardi for £20 |
Summary | This tapestry is woven with the arms of the Contarini, one of the most distinguished ruling families in Venice for several hundred years. It exemplifies the taste of Venetians for surrounding themselves in their city homes with garden and pastoral scenes. The museum has five tapestries in the set. This one shows a woodland glade with horsemen. It is an entre-fenetre, intended to be hung between windows. |
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Accession number | 130A-1869 |
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Record created | February 16, 2006 |
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