Religious Tapestries from Flemish Culture

Detailed Flemish tapestries depicting biblical scenes such as the Ascension of Christ and the Crucifixion, featuring rich colors and intricate designs.

Ascension. unknown c. 1550 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Christ, surrounded by radiant light, ascends into heaven while apostles sit at table; angels in sky (Mark 16:14-19) (BRD) twisting garlands of foliage & grapes No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Göbel, Wandteppiche I:2 (1923), fig.379 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239261-0239264
Ascension. unknown c. 1550 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Christ, surrounded by radiant light, ascends into heaven while apostles sit at table; angels in sky (Mark 16:14-19) (BRD) twisting garlands of foliage & grapes No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Göbel, Wandteppiche I:2 (1923), fig.379 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239261-0239264