Tapestries of Mythology

Intricately woven tapestries portraying mythological scenes, depicting gods, goddesses, and allegorical figures in lush landscapes.

Rape of Europa. La Hire, Laurent de (French, 1606-1656) (designed after) painter c. 1630-1660 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 4/24/1917; sold to M. C. Blum 7/29/1922. Assisted by 2 maidens, Europa sits on bull as 2 putti decorate bull with garlands of flowers (BRD) floral garland; large rosettes in corners The composition of this panel is among those described in the chapter "Scènes mythologiques" in Fénaille. These compositions are said to be after Vouet, & under the influence of Raphael & Giulio Romano. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4312 Fénaille, Gobelins 1 (1903-1923), 349
Rape of Europa. La Hire, Laurent de (French, 1606-1656) (designed after) painter c. 1630-1660 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 4/24/1917; sold to M. C. Blum 7/29/1922. Assisted by 2 maidens, Europa sits on bull as 2 putti decorate bull with garlands of flowers (BRD) floral garland; large rosettes in corners The composition of this panel is among those described in the chapter "Scènes mythologiques" in Fénaille. These compositions are said to be after Vouet, & under the influence of Raphael & Giulio Romano. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4312 Fénaille, Gobelins 1 (1903-1923), 349