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Marvelous 16th Century Flemish Game Park Tapestry 71216

Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 2.9 m)
Style: Tapestry

Marvelous 16th Century Flemish Game Park Tapestry, Country of Origin: Belgium, Circa date: 16th century – During the 16th century, Brussels and Antwerp were centers for tapestry production and distribution. These iconic antique Flemish tapestries often depict scenes of daily life in exquisite detail and beautiful colors. This magnificent 16th-century Flemish tapestry features a hunting scene in a game park with an estate in the background. These Flemish tapestries were often hung on the walls of the aristocracy and wealthier classes to show off their status.

Flemish tapestries are fascinating for their range of colors, earthy themes, and fine detail. They show the relationship between man and nature, which is a theme that carries them into today. You can also find clues and references to myths, tales, and Bible stories that would have been recognizable to the more educated class. One cannot help but notice the serpent coiled around the tree root in the bottom of the tapestry and its apparent reference to the serpent in the Garden of Eden.

Flemish tapestries were an important commodity because they could be transported more easily than a fine painting. In the winter, they served as insulation on the walls, but they also served as decoration all year round. In the latter 16th century, the simple border seen on this piece evolved into an elaborate frame, often gilded with gold. This tapestry has an abundance of plant and animal life, showing that the designer was one of great skill and knowledge. You will also notice that the artist used distance to create a sense of scale and give the piece a dimensional quality.

Each animal or person in the piece seems to tell its own tale. You can see a gentleman accompanying a lady with her hawk. A lion has taken down and devoured its prey some time ago. Several participants seem to just be out enjoying the day and watching the events. This is a fascinating antique game park Flemish tapestry because it has more subjects than one typically finds in Verdure tapestries that emphasize greenery and plant life.

Flemish tapestries are highly collectible works of art because of their place in history, and because they are becoming rarer on the marketplace. This one is a beautiful example of Flemish artwork at a time when it was known for producing breathtaking pieces. This is an excellent piece for historians and / or collectors and it would also make a fascinating addition to traditional decor. It will add a touch of nature to your room design, and hours of fascination with its level of detail. It is a beautiful antique that will be cherished for many years.

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