A striking Flemish Tapestry fragment possibly depicting the story of St Cornelius
A striking Flemish Tapestry fragment possibly depicting the story of St Cornelius
early to mid 18th century,
woven in wool and golden thread, showing the Roman figure (possibly of Cornelius) on the left as he kneels, turning towards the angel elevated on a cloud to the right of the scene, the scene taking place on a terrace framed by columns and swathes of rich curtain, with a verdant garden in the background, 187cm x 186cm
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A striking Flemish Tapestry fragment possibly depicting the story of St Cornelius
early to mid 18th century,
woven in wool and golden thread, showing the Roman figure (possibly of Cornelius) on the left as he kneels, turning towards the angel elevated on a cloud to the right of the scene, the scene taking place on a terrace framed by columns and swathes of rich curtain, with a verdant garden in the background, 187cm x 186cm