A Flemish historical tapestry, The Story of Julius Caesar (5). probably 16th century, depicting ...

A Flemish historical tapestry,
The Story of Julius Caesar (5).
probably 16th century, depicting Mark Antony offering to Caesar the royal diadem, unidentified weaver's mark lower right,
11ft 2in high x 15ft 3in wide (339 x 464cm)

Provenance: By, repute the Pallavicino Family, by descent to Marchese Serra, Palazzo Verde, Genoa;
from whom purchased by J Pierpont Morgan and gifted to Walter Hayes Burns;
Christie's North Mymms Park, September 1979, lot 509.

Traditionally in BC44, Julius, Caesar, by then possessing the supreme power of royalty, wished to obtain the title of king. Mark Antony accordingly offered him the diadem in public at the festival of the Lupercalia, but Caesar, sensing that this was not favourably received by, the people, declined the honour.