Important and fine tapestry of Brussels (Flanders),... - Lot 208 - FEE - Stanislas Machoïr

Lot 208
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Important and fine tapestry of Brussels (Flanders),... - Lot 208 - FEE - Stanislas Machoïr
Important and fine tapestry of Brussels (Flanders), from the middle of the XVIIth century Technical characteristics : In wool and silk. Dimensions : Height : 297cm ; 303cm. Technical characteristics : In wool and silk. (Restorations of maintenance, some oxidations and natural wear) In a setting of undergrowth, at the edge of the gardens and pools of a majestic palace and under the gaze of a magnificent peacock, Jupiter having taken the appearance of Diana seeks to seduce the nymph Callisto armed with a bow and his quiver. Both are richly draped in togas revealing one of their breasts. The iconography is confirmed by the eagle which is one of the attributes of Jupiter with "the" lightning. Cupid is skeptical about the success of the deception. The lateral borders are decorated with two caryatids richly flowered representing Jupiter and Callisto or couples of turtledoves. The lower border is dotted with delicate flowers while the upper is decorated with braids of flowers, birds, cherubs and a cartouche, where it is inscribed "JUPITER TRANSFORMATUS" which translates as "The metamorphoses of Jupiter".
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