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Aubusson tapestry of the early 17th century representing "Europe"
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Period :
17th century
Provenance :
France, Aubusson
Medium :
Tapestry
Dimensions :
l. 110.24 inch X H. 93.31 inch
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Aubusson tapestry of the early 17th century representing "Europe"

This large Aubusson tapestry representing a hunt portrays several characters in the middle of a clearing in the background with a village.
In the center, two richly dressed women hold muskets. One of them symbolizes Europe.
To their right a young boy presented with a trophy.
In the background we see two men accompanied by a dog.
A border decorated with plant motifs surround this beautiful tapestry.

Some restorations
This tapestry was recently doubled
France, Aubusson
early seventeenth

Historical annecdote: Embodied by a female character, Europe is represented crowned, holding guns to evoke its military supremacy over other parts of the world. The presence of a church indicates that Europe was the cradle of Christianity.

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Tapestry Louis XIII