A Flemish mythological tapestry with Eurydice bitten by a snake

A Flemish mythological tapestry with Eurydice bitten by a snake, early 18th century, probably Antwerp, the three maidens in the foreground portrayed gathering flowers in a landscape before a distant architectural background, the border woven with foliage, trophies, lambrequin, exotic birds and fleur-de-lys, 304 x 229cmFor a highly comparable though shorter panel of the same scene, see Sotheby's Amsterdam, European Furniture and Good Decorations, 05 April 2005, lot 242Condition Report: The tapestry is well-preserved and in stable condition overall, though the colours to the central field are a little more faded.The borders may have been adjusted at some point, and there is some stitching and colour variegation throughout. The top border may have been shortened. Some minor tears, repairs and areas of reweaving overall, and usual loosening of the colour joins resulting in tiny apertures overall, as is commensurate with age.Condition Report Disclaimer