The immense wealth and artistry behind seventeenth-century European tapestries
In short: Discover how the courts of Europe transformed precious materials and master designs into spectacular woven masterpieces. This talk examines a rare survey of high-quality tapestries produced between 1590 and 1720.
This curatorial talk explores an international exhibition featuring approximately forty rare tapestries from over fifteen countries. The presentation investigates the technical and stylistic evolution of this prestigious medium, highlighting how artists like Peter Paul Rubens, Charles Le Brun, and Pietro da Cortona adapted their work to the unique challenges of tapestry weaving.
The collection showcases works produced in major European centers, including Brussels, Paris, Rome, London, and Florence. Alongside the finished textiles, the exhibition features roughly twenty-five preparatory works, such as oil sketches, engravings, and drawings, that informed these grand compositions.
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