Narrative Tapestries of Heritage

Intricate tapestries depicting historical and allegorical scenes. Themes include battles, celebrations, and pastoral life, showcasing rich colors and elaborate designs.

Phaethon starts his day's drive of the sun-chariot. Leyniers, Jan (Flemish, 1630-1686) (workshop) weaver c. 1650-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'9" x W 17'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. P. Morgan, invoiced 11/25/1932 SS 17698. Inscriptions: City mark in lower guard, left side Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, R: IAN.LEYNIERS Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, central cartouche: OCCVPAT.HIC / PHAETON.IVVENILI / CORPORE.CVRRVM Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, L: VICTORIA Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, R: SPQR Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238701-0238716

Wages of the soldiers. Allori, Alessandro (Italian, 1535-1607) (author of design, cartoon creator) painter Papini, Guasparri (Italian, act. ca.1587-d.1621) (workshop) weaver 1599 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'7" x W 15'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Italian Weaving Center: , TuscanyFlorence Ownership History: This series was designed for the Salone dei Cinquecento in the Palazzo vecchio. French & Co. purchased from J. L. Breese 12/12/1924; sold to Mr. Marcello Guidi 11/18/1963. Italy, Tuscany, Firenze, Florence, Private collection. In landscape setting, figure seated on platform beneath canopy holds bag of money in lap & reaches into bag of money with L hand as me men guard him (L); soldier receives payment from 2 men seated behind table (R); group of soldiers behind table; armor lying on ground in front of platform next to reclining soldier watching activities; crowd of soldiers in background (UPR BRD) cash boxes () in cartouche flanked by masks, festoons & adolescents

Roman triumph. unknown c. 1625-1630 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'10" x W 14'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Howard Greeley, invoiced 1/22/1935; returned 5/13/1942. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on standard: SPQR Procession with general () mounted on horseback under small canopy, surrounded by soldiers, several carrying staffs & standards with inscriptions (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns; (UPR BRD) garlands with large flowers & fruit, interspersed with birds & putto, central cartouche with landscape; (LWR BRD) egg-&-dart molding, empty cartouche in center Borders may not be original to central field. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 18340

Landscape with couple strolling near fountain. unknown c. 1740 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'3" x W 13'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, received 1/23/1915; sold to S. Samuel H. Kress 8/5/1918. In landscape with trees, vines & flowering plants & near architectural fountain topped with vase & bird, a couple in center serenaded by musician playing clarinet (R), with servant (L); castle with formal garden park on edge of river & with bridge in distance (BRD) acanthus garland within ribbon spiral; cabochons framed by further acanthus leaves in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 2843

Game of croquet. Leclerc, Jean (French, 1587-1633) (designed after) printmaker c. 1625-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'4" x W 11'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Bruges Ownership History: Sold at American Art Association (Emile Jellinek-Mercedes sale), 2/20/1926, lot 13. French & Co. received from G. J. Jacobson, invoiced 2/11/1936; returned 2/18/1939. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, left at top: TANDIS QVE TU TE REPOSES A LAYSE /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, center at top: IL NEST CHOSE QVI TANT NE PLAISE /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, left of center at bottom: JE TE DIS MON AMI JACQVET /.. In landscape, 2 female figures play game of croquet; couple looks on as another couple kisses; farmhouse with waterwheel in background (L & R BRD) niche with spindle, knife & scissors, flanked by vases of flowers with bunches of fruit; (UPR BRD) bagpipes flanked by bunches o

Apotheosis of Seven liberal Arts. Schut, Cornelis I (Flemish, act. 1597-1655) (author of design) painter Janssens, Carlos (Flemish, act.ca. 1650-1675) (workshop) weaver c. 1660-1680 Tapestry Dimensions: H 366 x W 518 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Bruges Ownership History: French & Co. Belgium, West Flanders, Bruges, Musées communaux, accno. 0.11.XVII. Inscriptions: Weaver monogram in central field on bale of merchandise at right: C.I.S. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: ARTES / DEPRIMIT BELLVM / AQVIBUS SVSTINETVR In front of triumphal arch, on terrace, personifications of 7 liberal arts grouped around 4 spiral (Solomonic) columns: Geometry reclines on opened book, behind globe, divider in hand (center); Music at organ accompanied by fluting Putto (L foreground); winged Astrology with stars, scepter & celestial sphere (L); Grammar with book teaches 2 children (L center); Rhetoric, armed & wearing laurel, converses with cla

Phaethon starts his day's drive of the sun-chariot. Leyniers, Jan (Flemish, 1630-1686) (workshop) weaver c. 1650-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'9" x W 17'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. P. Morgan, invoiced 11/25/1932 SS 17698. Inscriptions: City mark in lower guard, left side Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, R: IAN.LEYNIERS Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, central cartouche: OCCVPAT.HIC / PHAETON.IVVENILI / CORPORE.CVRRVM Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, L: VICTORIA Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, R: SPQR Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238701-0238716

Aeneas leaves Troy carrying his father Anchises and leading his son Ascanius. unknown c. 1670-1680 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. Aeneas, leading Ascanius, escapes from burning Troy, carrying his father Anchises with the Penates; his wife Creusa, who sets out with them, is lost on the way (BRD) ribbon tied around & interspersed with laurel leaves & various decorative elements: (UPR & LWR BRD) centered by floral wreaths & arrow-filled quivers framing a scepter with crown laid on richly patterned cloth; (UPR BRD) with paired dolphins & (LWR BRD) acanthus leaves hanging with laurel leaves & fruit in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by crossed sheaths with swords, arrow-filled quivers & bows, floral wreaths framing plumed helmets The note "neg. # info- June 1937 copy- Hearst" appears on verso of photograph. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 73045 Göbel, Wandteppiche II:2 (1928), ill. 271 Related Wor

The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra from a set of The Story of Antony and Cleopatra. Culture: Flemish, Brussels. Designer: Designed by Justus van Egmont (Flemish, Leiden 1601-1674 Antwerp). Dimensions: H. 163 x W. 204 inches (414 x 518.2 cm). Maker: Weaving workshop directed by Geraert van der Strecken (Brussels, active 1647, died 1677). Date: designed ca. 1650, woven 1650-77.This panel depicts the moment at which Antony first sees Cleopatra, who is riding in the stern of a barge, fanned by youths dressed as cupids (as described by Plutarch). Cupid, leaning against the sail of the barge, aims an arrow at Antony, who is riding a spirited horse. The Latin inscription in the upper cartouche reads "Antony, sent to compel her, is captured by love of her." The exuberant style is typical of the tapestry designs of Justus van Egmont, who blended the dramatic figures of Rubens with a relish for billowing draperies and decorative details. Although the date of conception is unknown, sets of this

Story of Susanna and elders. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11' x W 12'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Sold at the Seligmann sale, 3/16-17/1914, lot 216. French & Co. purchased from Dr. Souhami (crossed out & replaced with: 1/3 Parish Watson & Co., Inc; crossed out & replaced with: Heilbronner sale held in Paris 6/1921, 1/3 P. W. F., 1/3 Partridge) 1/26/1922 (crossed out & replaced with: 3/27/1923); sold or transferred to Messrs. Parish Watson & Co. 8/28/1928 (with note: profit to be divided). Before architectural setting at L, trial of Susanna () & Daniel intervenes on behalf of Susanna; in landscape at R, elders arrested & then stoned to death (Daniel 13) (BRD) twisting vines of flowers interspersed with bunches of grapes Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 24176 also lists: 11663, 7764

Ulysses as King of Ithaca holding counsel with his courtiers. Aerts, Nicaise (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1550) (workshop) weaver c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11' x W 10'7.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from John F. Dryden / Mrs. Newcombe C. Baker, invoiced 8/24/1937; returned 1/19/1939; back to French & Co. 8/15/1939; returned 4/25/1940. In a collection in Belgium. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom Ulysses enthroned, flanked by courtiers; in landscape setting with palace in distance on R (BRD) segmented border with landscape cartouches, allegorical figures & vases of flowers Title from stock sheet. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 18995-b Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237493, 0242591

scene: figure before David . unknown c. 1580-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'10" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver mark on lower guard, right In landscape, male figure kneeling before king David who is followed by his army; riverscape with boats in background (BRD) segmented border with allegorical figures, vases of flowers & fruit, satyrs playing lutes, & grotesques, framed by columns & pergolas No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237746-0237756

June or July . unknown c. 1540-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'6" x W 19'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Barberini coll. French & Co. purchased from C. M. F. (Charles M. Ffoulke), n.d.; returned 5/22/1922 SS 1100. French & Co. purchased from estate of C. M. Ffoulke, invoiced 8/4/1927 SS 15164. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left Inscriptions: Latin inscription in lower border cartouche: QVAMVIS INNVMERAS / CVRIVS DEVICERAT VRBES / MVNERA DESPEXIT / GLORIA SOLA SATIS Figure in armor, with helmut & ostrich plumes possibly Manius Curius Dentatus, Roman soldier stands holding in left arm group of long lances (center, foreground), flanked by groups of figures kneeling, offering gifts from Samnite ambassadors, 2 women shearing sheep (L of center, middle ground), shepherd with flock of sheep (L, background); medallion of clouds surrounding shepherdess with sheep on lap (center, top) (BRD) foliage of flowers & fruit

Mercury orders Aeneas to leave. Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (designed after) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop) weaver c. 1655-1679 Tapestry Dimensions: H 411 x W 337 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: ; wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. Francis F. Prentiss coll. Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss (1915). United States, Ohio, Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, accno. 1915.79.6. Mercury hovers over reclining Aeneas, urging him to leave Carthage (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns with twisting garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central, empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank military trophies in center Romanelli's cartoons have been dated c.1655-1662. 8 out of 6 of the original cartoons survive at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 1070 Delmarcel, Flemish Tapest

Judgement of Solomon: both mothers come before Solomon. unknown c. 1675-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'8" x W 14'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. received from Jennings, 11/1/1921; returned, 5/3/1922. Within interior setting, enthroned Solomon gives verdict; he commands soldier to divide living child in 2, as group of surrounding figures look on (1 Kings 3:16-28) (BRD) garlands of flowers hanging from scrolling acanthus leaves, birds in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by vases of flowers The composition is related to, but not a version of, Simon Vouet's composition of the same subject for the Paris tapestry manufactories. This piece might have been woven in one of the several French manufactories outside of Paris, or perhaps in a Flemish atelier. The style is unlike that of the Gobelins or Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 11336

Cephalus and Procris. Spierincx, Frans (Flemish, 1551-1630) (workshop) weaver Mander, Karel van (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - North Netherlands, 1548-1606) (designed after) painter c. 1600-1610 Tapestry Dimensions: H 345 x W 520 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Dutch Weaving Center: Delft Ownership History: Barney Coll. Mrs. E. F. Hutton in 1925. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, accno. R.B.K.1954-69B. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left not visible in photograph; weaver mark on right guard, bottom not visible in photograph Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower inner guard, center: FRANCISCVS SPIRINGIVUS FECIT Inscriptions: Below pairs of figures in border corners: (L) MARS ET VENVS, (R) LEANDER ET HAERO Diana gives hunting dog & magic spear to Procris & then bids farewell (foreground), Cephalus in disguise attempting to seduce Procris (background) (BRD) figures with vases of flowers & fruit; (UPR & LWR

Elephants. unknown c. 1550-1575 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'6" x W 10'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Bruges Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York) (Dr. Reginald H. Sayre sale), invoiced 3/31/1923. Armed soldier stands before soldiers with spears, bows-&-arrows, swords, staffs & standards riding elephant, architectural backdrop (BRD) martial trophies, vessels, banners & shields; (L & R BRD) central cartouches with angels' faces; (UPR BRD) central cartouche with figural scene flanked by seated male figures; (LWR BRD) plumed helmet in center flanked by seated winged figures with trumpets French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 38748-d also lists: 78821 Delmarcel, Bruges et la tapisserie (1987), 228-233, nos. 13-17 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0240548, 0240550, 0240552-0240554, 0184611-0184616, 0244396-0244398

Family of Darius before Alexander . unknown c. 1590-1600 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Alexander on white horse motions to standing soldier (L of center, foreground); standing soldier (R, foreground); between them group of women & children, many kneel (R of center, foreground); Alexander's army (L, foreground & middle ground); landscape with buildings (center, background) (BRD) vignettes with seated female figures, framed by flowers & fruit, oval medallions with figural scenes in center of every side It is possible that this scene is actually "Alexander receiving surrender of city, perhaps Tyre" in comparing its compositions with other panels of this subject. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 46728 Nelson, Jacob Jordaens Tapestry Design (1998), 66-68, pl. 11 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestries (see Nelson, pp. 66-68)

Banquet of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. unknown c. 1640-1660 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'6" x W 13'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right Cleopatra dissolves pearl in cup (L, at table); Mark Antony sits nearby, soldier stands behind him (R, at table); group of figures surround table, some hold torches (L, center, R, middle ground) (BRD) martial trophies with flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) terminal figures stand on pedestals; (UPR & LWR BRD) medallions with heraldic symbols in center No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237570-0237577; compositionally similar tapestry (same cartoon): GCPA 0237568

Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Venturelli8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Palazzo built by Cardinal Venturelli in 15th century by Antonio da Sangallo on remains of a roman palace from 1st century B.C. Roman mosaic floor. Frescoes, stucco decorations. A few exterior views, several views of cellar that focus on mosaic floor and many views of Salon of the Venturelli Cardinals, including furniture, floors, ceiling, and frescoes. General Notes: No entry for Palazzo Venturelli in TCI; information from Hutzel's notes and attributions. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Ital

Game of croquet. Leclerc, Jean (French, 1587-1633) (designed after) printmaker c. 1625-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'1" x W 12'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Bruges Ownership History: French & Co. received from Mrs. Alfred E. Dieterich 12/11/1952; returned 1/7/1960. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, left at top: TANDIS QVE TE TROUVE A MON AISE /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, left of center at top: IL TE PRIT MON AMY JACQVT /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, left of center at middle: IL NEST CHOSE QVE TANT ME PLAISE /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, right at top: AV TEMPS DES TE QVE LE VERT DVRE /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, right in middle: PVIS QVE JE TIENS GROSSE BERGERE /.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on banderole, right at bottom: GOMBAVLT TA MAIN EST TROP LEGERE /.. Inscriptions: Inscript

September. Master of the Months of Lucas (Netherlandish (before 1600), 1535) (author of design) painter c. 1689-1694 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'5" x W 10'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co.. Martin Le Roy coll., sold at Hôtel Drouot (Paris). 3/23/1983, lot 137. France, Paris, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, March 23, 1983, lot 127. Ladies & gentleman ride to hunt accompanied by valets with hunting dogs; in background, stag is chased into lake; palace in distance (BRD) fruit & floral garland, with birds & lion's head masks; (UPR BRD) centered by grisaille medallion of Libra, grisaille portrait medallion in corners; (LWR BRD) centered by cartouche with "A", grisaille medallion of children playing in corners; (L & R BRD) centered by grisaille portrait medallion Possibly 3rd or 4th weaving. 1st border. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 56472 Fénaille, Gobelins 2 (1903-1923), 337-70 Göbel, Wandteppiche II:1 (1928),

Aeneas meets Venus (Aphrodite). Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (designed after) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1640-1660 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'4" x W 11'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Park Antiquities (Prentiss L. Connley sale), invoiced 2/26/1938. In forest, meeting of Aeneas & Achates with Venus, disguised as huntress (L & R BRD) male statue-columns supporting capitals & draped with garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central, empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank military trophies in center Romanelli's cartoons have been dated c.1655-1662. 8 out of 6 of the original cartoons survive at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 41047 Delmarcel, Flemish Tapestry (1999), 295-298 Related Works: Compositionally

Lamentation. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 72" x W 82" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool; silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (new York) 11/23/1933 (Thomas Fortune Ryan sale); sold to Dr. P. P. Preston Pope Satterwhite 1/31/1938 SS 39269. French & Co. received from P. P. Satterwhite, n.d.; returned 9/7/1944 SS 75128. Christ, without crown of thorns, is supported by Virgin Mary; others present, including SS. Nicodemus & Joseph of Arimathaea (on L); Holy women (at R); landscape in background (BRD) garlands of foliage, flowers, fruit & bunches of grapes Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo). Tapestry in mounted gilt frame (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 39269 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 75128 Göbel, Wandteppiche I:2 (1923), pl.370 Hunter, Practical book of Tapestries (1925), n.p.

Alexander has wound dressed that he received from Darius. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'5" x W 10'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from Estate of Flora P. Kempner (Murray Levine) 2/29/1944; returned 10/26/1951 also lists: 9/5/1951. Crowned Alexander, surrounded by his generals, has wound on his knee treated by his doctor who kneels before him (R of center, foreground); woman brings pitcher on platter (L, foreground); 2 kneeling women with dish & pitcher (L of center, middle ground); army (L, background); men at combat practice (center, background) (BRD) vases of flowers & fruit interspersed with putti, female figures in corners; (UPR & LWR BRD) oval cartouches with figural scenes in center This panel is not after the Le Brun compositions. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 76906

Tobit and Anna (Anne) with their son Tobias . unknown c. 1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'9" x W 15' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left In landscape, Tobit picks up young Tobias as Anna waits next to him on horseback; camels & sheep nearby (Tobit 1:1-9) (BRD) bunches of oversize flowers & fruit against palm tree trunk motif interspersed with birds French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 33229-d Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239179-0239184, 0239186; compositionally similar tapestry (same cartoon, but in reverse): GCPA 0239185

Atalanta and Meleager attack Calydonian boar. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (author of design) painter Peemans, Gerard (Flemish, c.1690-1710) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1690-1710 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'9" x W 18'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Related Works: Compositionally & stylistically similar tapestries: GCPA 0238652-0238656, 0243343

Continence of Scipio. Giulio Romano (Italian, 1492/99-1546) (designed after) painter c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 14'8" x W 13'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp); wool & silk (weft) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Jacques d'Albon coll. Cardinal Mazarin coll. French Royal coll. (Garde-meuble de la Couronne). Private coll. (during French Revolution). French & Co. purchased from no name listed (1/2 interest with Parish-Watson Co.) 12/15/1919; sold to William Randolph Hearst 3/10/1921. United States, California, San Simeon, Hearst San Simeon Historical Monument, accno. 529-9-94. Scipio enthroned, surrounded by his soldiers, restores captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius (R of center, foreground); Allucius, accompanied by many men, kneels before Scipio, treasures of gold coins & vessels are offered (L of center, foreground); bride stands next to 2 soldiers (R, foreground); landscape (L, background) (L, LWR, R BRD) garlands of flowers & fruit with

Augustus succeeds Caesar. unknown c. 1640 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11' x W 14'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. P. Morgan 8/15/1916; sold to William Randolph Hearst. United States, California, San Simeon, Hearst San Simeon Historical Monument. Inscriptions: Inscription in left border, at top: PAX AVG =PAX AUGUSTA Inscriptions: Inscription in right border, at top: VIC AVG =VICTORIA AUGUSTA Woman with message kneels before enthroned Octavian Augustus, soldiers & women surround enthroned emperor; body of Caesar lies in state in background (L & R BRD) grotesques & military trophies with twisting garlands of flowers interspersed with vases & winged figures, inscriptions at top; (UPR & LWR BRD) empty cartouche in center flanked birds & garlands of flowers & fruit French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7026 also lists: 7027, 7028 Ricci, Twenty Renaissance Tapestries (1913), 36, no.XV Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0241

Joseph sold into slavery and taken to Egypt. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design) painter Kempener, Willem I (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1534-1548) (workshop) weaver c. 1530-1535 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Believed to have been delivered to merchant in Antwerp (1534). Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggi coll. (before 1539). Malvezzi-Campeggi coll. (until 1898/1900). Count Tiele-Weichler, Germany (then Switzerland). French & Co. Purchased by government of Belgium (1950). Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard location unknown; not visible in photograph; weaver mark location unknown; not visible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: AVCTAM PAC DOMVM.. In landscape, Joseph's blood-stained coat is brought & shown to Jacob; in background, Joseph bewailed as dead by h

The Death of Cleopatra from a set of The Story of Antony and Cleopatra. Culture: Flemish, Brussels. Designer: Designed by Justus van Egmont (Flemish, Leiden 1601-1674 Antwerp). Dimensions: H. 164 x W. 127 1/2 inches (416.6 x 323.9 cm). Maker: Weaving workshop directed by Geraert van der Strecken (Brussels, active 1647, died 1677). Date: designed ca. 1650, woven 1650-77. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Allegory of learning. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'6" x W 8' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Blank ("Park Antiques" written above), invoiced 12/31/1936; sold to C. Williams 7/14/1938. Inscriptions: Inscriptions above figures: entendement, socrates, platon, HORACE, galien, S luc, jerohne, ARISTOTE, & others Personification of Understanding blows trumpet above assembled figures in large panelled room; figures include Socrates, Plato, Horace, Galien, St. Luke, St. Jerome, Aristotle, & others (BRD) narrow band with string of beads or pearls Fragment of tapestry. Lower & right borders missing; upper & left borders may not be original. The subject is obscure but involves a court of classical poets & historians & Christian saints, with a figure of "Enten ement" (Understdnding) blowing a trumpet above them; from the trumpet hangs a banner showing the arms of France

Lazio Roma Castel Fusano Castello Chigi4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Architecture: exterior views of the castle and interior views of entrance hall and main salon. Detailed shots of: maps, salon fresco cycle of New Testament, allegorical and mythological scenes, chapel altarpiece, and other works all by Pietro da Cortona. 3 marble busts. Antiquities: Roman sarcophagus in garden Object Notes: 4 negatives of an ancient Roman statue in a niche (of a goddess missing head and arms) that are catalogued with Castello Chigi may be misidentified. General Notes: Hutzel made 2 separate photo campaigns in Castel Fusano; new numbers have been assigned to the photographs. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well

Journey to Ecbatana: Tobias taking leave of his parents . unknown c. 1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12' x W 17'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver mark on lower guard, right In landscape, Anna (Anne), hugging her son Tobias farewell, mourns his departure; angel stands nearby (Tobit 4-6) (BRD) bunches of oversize flowers & fruit against palm tree trunk motif interspersed with birds Weaver's mark may refer to a member of the Guebels family of Brussels weavers; not precisely that of anyone newly documented. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 33229-a Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239179-0239184, 0239186

Picture. England. Date: 1575-1600. Dimensions: 139.7 × 170.2 cm (55 × 67 in.). Silk and wool; embroidered. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Peasants dancing on the way home from the fields. Stella, Jacques (French, 1596-1657) (designed after) painter Bouzonnet Stella, Claudine (French, b.1636-d.1697) (designed after) engraver c. 1680-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'2" x W 13'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape with trees & flowering plants, a group of peasants returning from the fields; one leading with sheep on his side (R) as another plays music, & woman wearing a flower-filled hat looks at a couple holding hands at the back; buildings in distance (BRD) floral garland entwined with acanthus leaves; acanthus leaves in corners Claudine Bouzonnet Stella did an engraving after a painting by her uncle Jacques Stella. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Israelites praise God. Giulio Romano (Italian, 1492/99-1546) (author of design) painter c. 1545 Tapestry Dimensions: H 420 x W 563 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: Austria, Vienna, Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum, accno. I/4. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: TVNC CECINIT MOYSES.. In landscape, after crossing Red Sea, Israelites rejoice & praise God (Exodus 15:1-21); group of women seen playing various instruments, as Moses & others look on (L & R BRD) segmented border with figures in architectural niches, coats of arms at top; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription, flanked by garlands of flowers & fruit, & 2 miniature masks; (LWR BRD) seated female figures interspersed with swags & vases terminating in winged figures Photographs in Photo Study Collection are details only; see Mahl's article for full view of composition. Mahl JbKhistWien 63 (1967), 7-38, fig.4 Brown (et al.), Tapestries of Ercole & Gonzaga (1996)

May. Master of the Months of Lucas (Netherlandish (before 1600), 1494-1533) (author of design, attr.) painter Kempener, Willem I (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1535) (workshop) weaver c. 1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'3" x W 15'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Barberini coll. (purchased about 1625). Charles M. Ffoulke coll., 1889. Mrs. E. H.Edward Henry Harriman coll. French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, center medallion: MAIVS Group of riders on horses (L, foreground), seated figures & children watch various activities before them, child with arrows, jester with wheel (center & R, foreground), musicians, 1 man plays drum, another fife, men with bows, 2 aim toward bird atop maypole (center, foreground), landscape, figures on horseback (L of center, background), dancing scene near church (R, background) (BRD)

Rape of Sabines. unknown c 1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris

Banquet of Agamemnon with Clytaemnestra and Aegisthus . unknown c. 1660 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'9" x W 13'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. N. L. McCready 7/3/1917; sold to J. Goldman 3/18/1925. King () & queen seated at head of table (L) as man in robe & wearing laurel wreath approaches; banqueters seated around table as 1 attendant brings in peacock on platter & another brings a bowl of fruit; curtain on L & tree on R Borders missing. French & Co. sent to Chateauvert for cleaning & repairing; large panel cut in two; large patches rewoven stock sheet. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4337

Colosseum. Heemskerck, Marten van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - North Netherlands, 1498-1574) (designed after) printmaker Tempesta, Antonio (Italian, 1555-1630) (designed after) printmaker Guebels, Jacques I (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1580-1605) (workshop) weaver c. 1580-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'3" x W 16'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Goodwin, invoiced 10/7/1939; also lists: 12/27/1939; sold to Dino Levi 1/25/1964. Procession with Roman emperor mounted on horseback surrounded by men & women on foot (center, foreground); 2 men on foot leading procession, 1 points towards arena (L of center, foreground); ruins of Colosseum, center of arena filled with figures, large statue of Zeus on pedestal (center & L of center, background); triumphal arch (R, background) (BRD) vignettes with figures created by hermes-like creatures & miniature architectural frames, some wi

Umbria Perugia Trevi Collegio Etiopico Pontificio0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 The three exterior views of the Renaissance building (16th century) include the Carrara coat-of-arms and a plaque above the portal which indicate that this collegio was formerly the Palazzo Carrara and later also the residence of Cardinal Johannes Hais. Most views, however, are of the frescoed ceilings by Zuccari and Pietro da Cortona. Subjects include landscapes, allegorical figures, Apocryphal and Old Testament stories (Susanna and the Elders, Samson and Delilah, Joseph and Potiphar's wife, Daniel), saints, landscapes, putti, and illusionistic frames. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesq

Christian hero/worthy Arthur, Charlemagne, Godefroy de Bouillon or Guy de Lusignan, King of Jerusalem. unknown c. 1500-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'9" x W 8'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons Inc., invoiced, 3/17/1927. In landscape on millefleurs ground, man =hero/worthy in armor, is mounted on horse; jester & spearman stand next to horse; castle in background Possibly woven in Tournai. Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 14932

Revelation of St. John (6-7). Pannemaker, Wilhelm de (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act. 1535-1578) (workshop) weaver c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 530 x W 855 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Segovia, Segovia, Palacio de San Ildefonso, accno. A.334-11140. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche partially legible in photograph: GRATIA MYSERIVM GRANDE (L to R), opening of 7 seals & 4 horsemen of Apocalypse; opening of 1st seal, man on white horse with crown, bow & arrow (=Victory); opening of 2nd seal, man on red horse with sword (=War); opening of 3rd seal, man on black horse with pair of scales (=Famine); opening of 4th seal, man on pale horse with scythe (=Death); opening of 5th seal, white robes are given to souls of martyrs under

Procession of Gluttony (Gula). unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'4" x W 17'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Said to have come from the residence of the Bishop of Salisbury stock sheet. Sold at American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (Karl Freund sale), 2/20/1924. French & Co. purchased from H. Glemby 3/9/1927; sold to Mrs. Stewart Walker 12/17/1929 (or Sidney Walden 1/19/1929 ). Given to the Detroit Institute of Arts by Helen R. Walden in memory of Colonel Sidney Duan Walden. United States, Michigan, Detroit, The Detroit Institute of Arts, accno. 50.60. Inscriptions: Inscriptions on 2 banderoles in upper field (in Latin) Inscriptions: Inscriptions identifying figures In landscape setting, procession of various characters from the Old Testament & classical mythology, some of whom represent faults committed under the influence of Gula, personified by female figure on horse, 2 angels above (BRD) vine scroll French

Rape of Sabines. Hecke, Frans van den I (Flemish, 1630-1665) (workshop) weaver c. 1650-1660 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: VIRGINES SABINAE A / ROMANIS RAPIVNTVR On platform Sabine women are carried off by Romulus & his men during feast (R, foreground); 2 soldiers on horses watch rape of Sabines, standards & staffs lie on ground before horses (L, foreground); house with balconies with Sabine women & Roman soldier with sword (L, background) (L & R BRD) columns with low-relief sculpture of cherubim, bunches of flowers tied with ribbon hang from lion's mouth, angel's faces at top & bottom of column; (UPR BRD) rinceau, bunches of flowers & fruit flank central cartouche with inscription No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Christ is born as Man's Redeemer. unknown c. 1500-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'3" x W 26' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 15-18/in.; 6-7cm); wool & silk (weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Juan Rodríguez de Fonsca coll., bishop of Burgos (purchased total of 8 tapestries between 1519-1524); bequeathed to Cathedral of Burgos in 1526. Cathedral of Burgos coll.; sold in 1926. French & Co. purchased from Mr. R. Raimundo Ruiz, invoiced 5/7/1931; sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 2/4/1938. United States, New York, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accno. 38.28. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated man in L corner: Dominus egredietur de loco / Isaie xxxvi/sci suo Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated man in R corner: Parvulus nats est nobis ysaie ix Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field, identifying figures some include: HOMO (Man), PAX (Peace), MISERICORDIA (Mercy), JVSTICI

Family of Darius before Alexander. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) painter c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'8" x W 8'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Alexander accompanied by Hephaestion, both in armor with plumed helmets (L, middle ground); family of Darius under tent, kneel before Alexander (R, middle ground); tents (L, background) (BRD) twisting acanthus leaves interspersed with flowers Condensed version, omitting far ends of the complete composition. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 17239 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestries: GCPA 0237555, 0241859-0241860, 0241862, 0241864, 0241871, 0241873, 0243265-0243267

Mercury (Hermes) steals Apollo's cattle. unknown c. 1540-1560 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. United States, Florida, Miami, Villa Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.

Tiburtine and Delphic sibyls with fountain in enclosure. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'9" x W 13' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Idalia Whitcomb, 12/18/1948; returned 7/16/1954. Sibyls flank fountain against ground of giant roses with lion, centaur, peacock, monkey & other animals (BRD) floral garland French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 80320 also lists: 18925 French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, F-324

Revelation of St. John (14-16). Pannemaker, Wilhelm de (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act. 1535-1578) (workshop) weaver c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 530 x W 890 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Segovia, Segovia, Palacio de San Ildefonso, accno. A.334-11142. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche partially legible in photograph: IN REPROBOS TANDEM.. (L to R), angel holding Gospel; 3 angels proclaiming day of judgement; Son of Man (Christ), enthroned at top, throws his sickle down on earth; male figure thrusts his sickle into earth & gathers vine; vine of earth is cast into wine-press of wrath of God & blood is squeezed out; 7 angels with 7 vials, bringing disasters & destruction upon earth & mankind (BRD) bunches of flowers twisting

Moses sends out twelve spies to explore land of Canaan (promised land). Giulio Romano (Italian, 1492/99-1546) (author of design) painter c. 1545 Tapestry Dimensions: H 420 x W 563 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: Austria, Vienna, Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum, accno. I/5. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: FILI AVTEM ISRAEL.. In landscape, Moses, surrounded by group of figures, is approached by spies returning with some of fruits of Canaan in large vessels (Numbers 13-14); tents in landscape in background (L & R BRD) segmented border with figures in architectural niches, coats of arms at top; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription, flanked by garlands of flowers & fruit, & 2 miniature masks; (LWR BRD) seated figures flank central male winged figure, interspersed with swags & vases terminating in cornucopias Mahl JbKhistWien 63 (1967), 7-38, fig.5 Brown (et al.), Tapestries of Ercole & Gonzaga (1996), 194-205, no.

Dido and Aeneas departing for hunt. unknown c. 1690-1700 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: Italy, Marches, Macerata, Matélica, Museo Piersanti. In landscape, Dido & Aeneas with hunting dogs & along with attendants, departing for hunt; hunters chasing stag in background (L) (BRD) floral & fruit garland with formal arrangement of scrolled acanthus leaves in corners Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243292-0243296; compositionally similar tapestries: GCPA 0243304, 0243257 (with variations)

Lazio Viterbo Tuscania S. Maria del Riposo2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Renaissance architecture (1495) with sculpted portal (1522); paintings on panel and canvas; sculpture (ceramic); 15th-16th century frescos; sculpture in wood; architectural sculpture. Views of the adjacent cloister of the Convento Francescano. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

The Judgment of Paris. Giorgio Ghisi (Italy, Mantua, 1520-1582). Italy, 1555. Prints; engravings. Engraving

Dido's suicide. Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Italian, 1610-1662) (cartoon creator) painter Wauters, Michel (Netherlandish (after 1600), act.1651-d.1679) (workshop) weaver c. 1660-1680 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'1" x W 18'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Ffoulke Estate (Charles M. Ffoulke) 9/1/1916. Dido lies atop funeral pyre & falls upon sword of Aeneas; Dido's sister attempts to stop her; Iris cuts lock from Dido's hair to release her soul (L & R BRD) spiral (Solomonic) columns with twisting garlands of flowers; (UPR BRD) garlands of flowers with putti flank central cartouche with monogram inscription; (LWR BRD) sets of sea-monsters with shell flank military trophies in center Romanelli's cartoons have been dated c.1655-1662. 8 out of 6 of the original cartoons survive at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 46335 Delmarcel, Flemish Tapestry (1999),

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). "The coat of arms of the imperial city of Nüremberg Bartsch 162". Wood engraving, 1521. Museum of Fine Arts of the city of Paris, Petit Palais. Coat of arms, wood engraving, imperial city

Conversion of Saul/Paul. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after) painter Penni, Giovan Francesco (Italian, ca.1488-1528) (designed after, borders) painter Tiegen, Jan van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1550) (workshop) weaver Leyniers, Nikolaus (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1570) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 479 x W 729 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.360-12126. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on right guard, bottom On road toward Damascus, Christ appears from sky to Saul, who falls from his horse & is blinded by light (Acts 9:1-7) (UPR BRD) garland of flowers; (L & R BRD) grotesques with mythological & allegorical figures under architectural framework; (LWR BRD) seated male & female figures alternating with g

Armida and one of her suite carry the sleeping Rinaldo to a chariot. Vouet, Simon (French, 1590-1649) (designed after) painter La Planche, Raphael de (French, act. ca.1627-1690) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1635-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 14'9" x W 14'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Barberini family (Rome). Charles M. Ffoulke coll. (Washington, D.C.). Hamilton Mark Twombley coll. Sold at Sotheby's (New York), 1/6/1955 (Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly sale), lots 493-502. French & Co. purchased from Antiquities Inc. (Central Casino: Robert Larsen), n.d.; inventoried 3/31/1956; sold to Mrs. E. L. Bray 12/16/1956. United States, California, San Diego, Timken Art Gallery. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right: P Inscriptions: city mark on right guard, bottom: fleur-de-lys Inscriptions: weaver mark on lower guard, right: R In wooded setting with chariot horses behind the figures (BRD) rinceau ornament; (UPR BRD) centered by

ATAHUALPA - 1500/1533 - ULTIMO REY DEL PERU - EMPERADOR INCA - S XVI. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. ATAHUALPA. ATHABALIBA.

Basilicata Matera Matera Duomo62. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture (1268-70). Post-medieval: Architectural sculpture; interior remodelled in 1627 and in 1776 includes sculpture, painting, frescoes, choir stall German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Water. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) draughtsman Vanderbank, John (British, act.1689-1727) (workshop) weaver c. 1700-1725 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: English Weaving Center: London Ownership History: Lord Grey. Lord Tankerville coll. Mr. Asher Wertheimer coll. Mr. Lionel Harris, esq. coll. French & Co. Inscriptions: Woven signature, in lower guard, right: IOHN VANDREBANC IN GREAT QUEEN STREET Neptune (Poseidon) holding trident, riding on chariot drawn by hippocampi, escorted by Tritons & accompanied by Amphitrite (center) who carries arms of Lord Grey (Jacob's ladder with baton below & coronet above), bow of ship makes large waves (L, background), various water gods, sea-animals &-horses in water (foreground) (BRD) garland of seashells, medallions with seascapes in corners; (L, LWR & R BRD) square & rectangular cartouches with seascapes; (UPR BRD) coat of arms & crest of Lord Grey in center This set was woven by John Vanderbank's workshop aft

Lazio Viterbo Bagnaia Villa Lante59. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Game park. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'11" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Park Antiques (Herman Blank), invoiced 2/1/1937; returned 10/20/1937 note from Mitchell Samuels, 10/17/1958: "These came in & were returned (in a trade)". Within game park, 2 huntsmen with spears pursue stag; lord & lady with hunstmen & man blowing hunting horn look on from outside game park Possibly woven in Tournai. Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 40498-b Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0241541, 0245265

Esther and Ahasuerus . unknown c. 1560 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'2" x W 10'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from C. M. F. Charles M. Ffoulke, n.d.; sold per Mr. Mitchell Samuels 4/20/1922. Within architectural setting, Esther becomes queen as she is crowned by Ahasuerus (Esther 1-2:20); several musicians playing harps violins & trumpets, while other figures look on (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 1010

Federico Zuccari's drawing shows a frieze composition with a central seated cardinal, two female figures adjusting his hat, and medallions on each side held by nude figures, executed in feather and ink.

Game park with ladies and gentlemen, Diana (Artemis), and Erichthonius in basket. unknown c. 1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'4" x W 13'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from H. W. Cannon Jr. 10/23/1953; sold to Paul-Louis Weiller 3/30/1961.

Two soldiers in conversation before tent. unknown c. 1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 4'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0209544, 0243418-0243419, 0184461-0184462

Resurrection of the Dead (lower left section of the Last Judgment). Artist: Engraved by Niccolò della Casa (French, active Italy, ca. 1543-48); After Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, Caprese 1475-1564 Rome). Dimensions: sheet: 29 1/8 x 20 in. (74 x 50.8 cm). Date: 1548.One of a set of prints intended to fit together. The accession numbers are: 62.602.652(1-3) and 59.570.46(1-2). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Combat of Virtues and Vices. unknown c. 1510-1515 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'8" x W 26'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (undyed, warp: 5-6/cm); wool & silk (dyed, weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Cathedral of Toledo until c.1900. Ascher Wertheimer coll. 1902. Weinberg coll. William Randolph Hearst coll. French & Co. United States, California, San Francisco, The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, accno. 54.14.4. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross: INRI =Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by angel at left & continuing on banderole held by angel on right: PANGE LINGUA / GLORIOSI PRAELIUM CERTAMINIS Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by Prophet at left partially legible in photograph: IPSE VENIT ET SALUABIT VOS ISAIS Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by Prophet at right reweaving has made inscription illegible, but it may possbily hav

Portière with military trophy. unknown unknown Tapestry Dimensions: H 1.12 x W 1.70 m Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: Count of Sutherland coll. Jacques Seligmann & Co. sold to Hubert Stern, Paris, 5/10/1926. On floral-patterned ground, triple festoon above military trophy with eagle, laid on godrooned base issuing floral branches Jacques Seligmann & Co. stock sheet in archive, 10700 old stock no. 7459 & 9891 Related Works: Panels in set: 0238845-0238852, 0184428-0184429

Marches Urbino Palazzo Ducale, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche83. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: First floor: Polyptychs, triptychs, crucifixes, panel paintings, sculpture, frescoes now housed in Museo; stucco decoration in private chapels Object Notes: See also Urbino, Museo Albani. With both sites the negs arrived separately from the prints, yet all negs were labelled as Urbino, Palazzo Ducale, making it difficult to match some negatives to their prints. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Alceste. Coypel, Charles-Antoine (French, 1694-1752) (author of design & cartoon creator for center scene & alentour) painter Belle, Clément-Louis-Marie-Anne (French, 1722-1806) (author of design, coat of arms in alentour) painter Audran, Michel (French, b.1701-d.1771) (workshop) weaver (French) 1771-1773 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'5" x W 9'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Magasin des Gobelins. Given to King Gustav III by Louis XVI (1784). Royal coll., Stockholm (ca.1900). Hôtel du Ministre de Suède, Paris (ca.1902). French & Co. Sweden, Stockholm, Stockholm, Kungliga Husgerådskammaren, accno. H.G.K. 179. Inscriptions: On pedestal, lower center: L'ALCESTE / DE QUINAVT ACTE.V. / SCENE.IV. In the gallery of a palace, Hercules (Heracles/Herakles) stands in center & reunites Admete with his wife Alceste as onlookers on L & R watch in amazement; scene enclosed by fluted oval cartouche (ALENTOUR) fluted oval cartouche on patter

scene. Strecken, Geraert van der (Flemish, act.1647-d.1677) (workshop) weaver c. 1660-1677 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, center Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right of center: G. V. D. backwards STRECKEN Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche mostly illegible in photograph:.. / ASTRA Winged Saturn Cronus with scythe kneels on ground, next to Hermes Mercury who also kneels, wears winged hat & holds caduceus with intertwining snakes (center foreground), Artemis Diana holds bow (center, middle ground) & stands next to Apollo who wears armor (L, middle ground), Athena () Minerva/Athena holds lyre (L of center, background), landscape (R, background) (BRD) architectural framework & strapwork cherubim stand as columns & support large vases of flowers & fruit; (UPR BRD) cartouche with inscription in center, garlands of flowers & fruit Göbel, Wandteppiche I:1 (1923), 13 Related

Embarkation of ark. Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (designed after) painter c. 1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border cartouche not legible in photograph In landscape, Noah & his family about to enter ark; animals entering ark in background (Genesis 7:5-9) (BRD) ribbon-tied garlands of flowers interspersed with trophies; (UPR BRD) headed by empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) centered by cartouche with inscription, decorative square pedestals in corners Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239140-0239144

Apollo (Phoebus) tries to disuade Phaethon from driving the sun-chariot. Leyniers, Jan (Flemish, 1630-1686) (workshop) weaver c. 1650-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'5" x W 13'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. P. Morgan, invoiced 11/25/1932 SS 17698. Inscriptions: City mark in lower guard, left side Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower outer guard, R: IAN.LEYNIERS Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, central cartouche: DISSVADET.PHEBUS / PHAETONTEM / DVCERE.CVRRVM Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, L: VICTORIA Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border, R: SPQR Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238701-0238716

Landscape with gentlemen hawking. unknown c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9' x W 11'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from J. T. Pratt, received 2/17/1922 (written in pen: 10/9/1929); sold to Henri Van Hove 3/31/1956. In landscape with fruit trees & flowering plants, elegantly dressed horsemen hawking with pack of hound dogs (R); falconer dismounted with bird on his arm & next to groom holding horse (L); building in distance (BRD) garland of fruit with flowers & acanthus leaves, interspersed with birds & rabbits; (LWR BRD) filled vases in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 24209

Marches Ancona Fabriano Oratorio del Gonfalone4. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Baroque architecture (1610-1636) with highly carved and decorated wooden ceiling; paintings, some with elaborately carved frames; wooden furniture, crucifix, and altar. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Fall of Troy; Aeneas leaves Troy. Raes, Jan I (Flemish, act.1610-1631) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1600-1620 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'11' x W 17'1" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Given by King Louis XIII of France to Francesco Barberini, Papal legate to the French Court, for his uncle, Urban XVIII; recorded in the Barberini Palace inventory made by Cardinal Carlo Barberini in Rome on 10/25/1695. French & Co. purchased from C. M. F. Charles M. Ffoulke, n.d. SS 11513. French & Co. purchased from J. ... Foulke, invoiced 4/28/1926 (date crossed out on stock sheet), inventoried 9/21/1938 (panels A & B only) SS 14144. French & Co. purchased from A la veille Russie, Inc., 1/19/1967 SS K-171. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, left; weaver mark on right guard, bottom Aeneas leaves burning Troy with son & father; burning city & Trojan horse visible in distance (BRD) mythological scenes: (UPR & LWR BRD) story of Erich

Ananias, rebuked by St. Peter, falls down and dies. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after) painter c. 1540 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold) Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Inventory of Henry VIII (1542). Sold to Robert Houghton (10/1650, after execution of Charles I). Sold to Don Alonso de Cárdenas (Spanish Ambassador in England, acting on behalf of Don Luis Méndez de Haro, marqués del Carpo). Duke of Alba coll. (by 1662); sold in 1823 to the British Consul in Catalonia. Sold to Berlin Museum in 1844; assumed destroyed in 1945. Germany, Berlin, Gemäldegalerie (destroyed). Standing on rostrum, Peter, surrounded by apostles, lashes out at Ananias who falls down & dies (Acts: 5:1-6); group of figures look on in horror (BRD) garland of flowers The original borders have been removed; they contained grotesques with mythological & allegorical figures under architectural framework (same borders as the Madrid c.1550 set & the

War with Assyrians. unknown c. 1560-1580 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right; unidentified weaver mark on right guard, bottom At night, angel of Lord decimates Assyrian camp, many soldiers are killed (2 Kings 18:9 - 19:37; Isaiah 36-37) (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit with partially hidden strapwork & grotesques in corners French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 5184 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239023-0239024

Cartouche: Jupiter and Danaë; Dana; Oval cartouches with performances from the life of Perseus in frame of grotesken. Jupiter, disguised as golden rain, conjures beers at Danaë. She is on a four-poster bed. In the frame left and right of the cartouche a woman under a canopy.

Eliezer at Rebekah's house. unknown c. 1640 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'1" x W 16'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. Gifts of clothing, gold & jewellery are offered to Rebekah's parents (UPR BRD) vase flanked by putti & bunches of fruit; (LWR BRD) helmet flanked by putti blowing animal-head trumpets, eagles & more putti; (L & R BRD) putti, vase, mask & other decorative elements No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0242231-0242233; compositionally similar tapestry (border): GCPA 0242234

David at Nob: David receives gifts from Ahimelech. unknown c. 1580-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'8" x W 8'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Notation on photo verso: L. Luigi Orselli. Inscriptions: Unidentified weaver mark on lower guard, right Before architectural setting, David receives sword of Goliath from priest Ahimelech (1 Samuel 21:1-10); advancing army in background landscape (BRD) segmented border with allegorical figures, vases of flowers & fruit, satyrs playing lutes, & grotesques, framed by columns & pergolas Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237746-0237756

Basilicata Matera Matera Duomo68. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture (1268-70). Post-medieval: Architectural sculpture; interior remodelled in 1627 and in 1776 includes sculpture, painting, frescoes, choir stall German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Fragment (Northern France); cotton

Jacob on way to Canaan. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (author of design) painter Kempener, Willem I (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1534-1548) (workshop) weaver c. 1530-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 430 x W 610 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Believed to have been delivered to merchant in Antwerp (1534). Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggi coll. (before 1539). Malvezzi-Campeggi coll. (until 1898/1900). Count Tiele-Weichler, Germany (then Switzerland). French & Co. Purchased by government of Belgium (1950). Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard location unknown; not visible in photograph; weaver mark location unknown; not visible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: NIL MALE SVCSSIT.. In landscape, Jacob on way to Canaan with his family, his flocks & all his possessions (Genesis 3

Title page of the cycle `Nova Fontium Delineatio`. unknown, graphic artist, Marot, Daniel (1661-1752 ; st.), graphic artist

Solomon and queen of Sheba: homage to Solomon. unknown c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'11" x W 15'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Oudenaarde Ownership History: French & Co. purchased with 1/2 interest with Parish Watson & Co. 12/31/1919; sold to A. B. Ayres 12/28/1925 SS 7483. French & Co. purchased from George E. Goodwin or Goodman 5/16/1949 SS 80516. Within architectural setting, queen of Sheba, accompanied by several attendants, gives enthroned Solomon gold, precious stones & spices, as several surrounding figures look on (1 Kings 10:1-3; 2 Chronicles 9:1-9) Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7483 also lists: 24415 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 80516 also lists: 24415

Psyche's sisters are brought to her by Zephyrus. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after, school) painter Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (author of design, attr.) painter La Planche, Raphael de (French, act. ca.1627-1690) (workshop, attr.) weaver dated 1661 Tapestry Dimensions: H 2.60 x W 4.60 m Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Gaspard-César-Charles de Lescalopier coll.; the panels in this set are mentioned in an inventory of his possessions appended to his marriage contract with Mlle de Lesseville, 1737. M. de Crozé coll. (Pairs). French & Co. (). Inscriptions: Inscription in L & R border, on plinth at top: 1661 Psyche stands in front of Cupid's palace as Zephyrus flies towards her holding her 2 sisters (UPR & LWR BRD) rinceau with birds & griffins, centered by mask; (L & R BRD) grotesque ornament including masks & herms; date on plinth at top This series was copied afte

Cleopatra greeted by Mark Antony. Lefebvre, Jean II (French, fl. 1699-1736) (workshop) weaver c. 1700-1730 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8' x W 13'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Anderson Galleries (Robertson #45), received 12/5/1924; sold to Wm. Butterworth 10/17/1925 SS 13355. French & Co. purchased from Parke Bernet Galleries (Butterworth sale #1540), received 10/29/1954; sold to Mr. Marcel Bich 2/17/1964 SS 55318. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard: fleur-de-lys G Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower right corner of field: LE FEBVRE Mark Antony approaches from L, his ship in background; Cleopatra & courtier gesture towards him; 2 attendants behind Cleopatra (L & R BRD) ribbon-suspended quivers above, cartouches with scenes at mid-points with suspended burning lamps Not in Fénaille; possibly woven as a private commission. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 13355 French & Co. stock sheet i

Defeat of count Marsin. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) painter Meulen, François van der (French, 1632-1690) (author of design) painter Sève, Pierre de (French, 1623-1695) (cartoon creator) painter Jans, Jean II, b.1644-d.1723) (workshop) weaver 1670-1675 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5.17 x W 6.95 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Mobilier National Accn. no. GMTT 95/8; hung at Château de Versailles. France, Yvelines, Versailles, Musée national du château de Versailles et des Trianons, accno. VM 3833, Vmb 14479. Inscriptions: Inscription on cartouche, left border: LVDvs.XIIII. / AN.o 1670. Inscriptions: Inscription on cartouche, right border: LVDvs.XIIII. / AN.o 1675. Inscriptions: Inscription on cartouche, lower border: DEFAITE DE L'ARMEE ESPA / GNOLE PRES LE CANAL DE BRVGES / SOVS LA CONDVITTE DE MARSIN / PAR LES TROVPES DV ROY LOVIS / XIV. EN L'ANEE M.DC.LXVII. Louis XIV rides white horse & commands troops

Game park with wild boar hunt. unknown c. 1575-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5'9" x W 8'10.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Charles 12/23/1914; sold to E. Elmer E. Smathers 6/8/1925. Boar hunt (foreground); château with garden (middle ground) (UPR) segmented border with figural landscape vignettes framed by pairs of columns, interspersed with vases of flowers & grotesques This panel, stock no. 3011bb, was cut from panel GCPA 0241009 (stock no. 3011a, upper panel in photo). The borders appear to have been pieced & may not belong to the fields. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 3011-bb Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0241008-0241010, 0241046, 0236406-0236407, 0236390

Healing of lame beggar at Beautiful Gate of temple by SS. Peter and John. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (cartoon creator) painter Lefebvre, Pierre (French, b.1579-d.1669) (workshop) weaver c. 1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Cardinal (Jules) Mazarin (d. 1661) coll. (9 pieces). Marquis de Mancini coll. (9 pieces ). Crown of Italy, Palazzo reale (Milan) (7 pieces). Additional panel in set documented in archives in Monaco. Italy, Marches, Pesaro e Urbino, Urbino, Palazzo Ducale. Scene divided by spiral (Solomonic) columns decorated with putti; Peter & John heal lame man who sits on floor, as another paralytic man approaches (Acts 3-4:31); surrounding group of women & children (UPR BRD) coat of arms flanked by putti heads & festoons tethered to corbels (L, R & LWR BRD not visible in photo) There are 7 panels at the Palazzo ducale, Urbino. This set may have been woven to complete the partial Mobilier set which Mazarin acquir

Fratricide. unknown c. 1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: ROMVLVS REM/VM FRATREM IN / TERFICIT Romulus strangles his brother Remus, sword lies on ground next to them (center, foreground); sails of ship (R, background); landscape (L, background) (BRD) egg-&-dart molding; (UPR BRD) garland of flowers & fruit, central cartouche with inscription; (LWR BRD) empty cartouche in center Related Works: Stylistically similar tapestry (same borders), GCPA 0238072

Landing at Calcutta. Grenier, Jean (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1497-1513) (workshop, attr.) weaver Poissonier, Arnould (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1491-d.1522) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1500-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13' x W 25'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Le Comte Louis de Dreux Brezé Anjou or Paris 4/28/1959; sold to Banco Nacional Ultramarino 3/10/1961. Portugal, Lisboa, Lisbon, Banco Nacional Ultramarino. King of Calcutta greeted by messenger of Vasco de Gama whose ships arrive in harbor, animals in cages are brought to shore (L, LWR & R BRD) garlands of flowers banded together with fan-like motifs; (UPR BRD) stylized foliage terminating in acorns, large acorn in center flanked by 2 small cherubim Possibly woven in Tournai (Campbell). GCPA 0240592 is shown on same print as GCPA 0184396 & 0184397 (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, B-566-x V &

January . Peemans, Gerard (Flemish, c.1675-1700) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1650-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'10" x W 10'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., lot 1384 (Homer H. Harris sale) 11/21/1952; sold to Mr. Andre Azria 2/24/1961. Inscriptions: Weaver mark on lower guard, right In interior setting, 2 women & 4 children before fireplace, 1 woman changes baby on lap (center, foreground), behind them couple spins wool (R of center, middle ground), group of men at dinner table, feasting (L, middle ground), bird, bird cage & sausage hang from ceiling (BRD) garland of flowers The mark at the right end of the lower, outer guard is not entirely clear. The first and last letters "G" - "P" could refer to the Brussels weaver Geraert Gerard Peemans, but the other letter (H) and symbol do not usually occur with his mark (Cavallo). Cavallo's original date attribution wa

Lazio Roma Rome Palazzo Venezia, Museo8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Tapestry collection in the "Sala Regia" Object Notes: Occupying the rooms of the Balbo apartment, where Paul II lived and gathered together his collections. German and French tapestries of the 16th century, all manufactured at Brussels, and five Italian tapestries by Riviera after cartoon drawings by Giov. Franc. Romanelli in 1637-42. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Lazio Roma Rome S. Giuseppe dei Falegnami5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, painting, frescoes, reliefs Connected with Carcero Mamertino where St. Peter was imprisoned before his Crucifixion German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Venus (Aphrodite) gives Psyche various difficult tasks. unknown c. 1600-1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'2" x W 10'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: United States, New York, Poughkeepsie, Vassar College. Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0238722-0238728

Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra. Egmont, Justus van (Dutch, 1601-1674) (author of design) painter Leefdael, Jan van (Flemish, act.1647-1677) (workshop) weaver Strecken, Geraert van der (Flemish, act.1647-d.1677) (workshop) weaver c. 1650 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13' x W 12'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right of center Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche, in center partially legible in photograph: ANTONIVS IPSAM / COMPELLENDI / GRATIA MISSVS ILLIVS / AMORE CAPTITVR Inscriptions: Woven signature in lower guard, right: G. V. D. STRECKEN Antony rides horse along bank of river (L, foreground); Cleopatra sits at stern of barge under canopy (R, foreground); women in boat accompany Cleopatra, some row oars, 1 plays lute, another plays flute (center, middle ground); naked cupid on sail aims arrow at Antony (center, at top) (L & R BRD) bowl of fruit, eagles,

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