Tapestry / 12585

This Tapestry reads like a frieze of a medieval narrative, its wool rendered in a restrained palette of neutrals, brown, cream and white. Figures and an architectural townscape unfold across a layered landscape, the composition framed by a narrow red-lined border. Surface wear is subtle, colors softened to a velveteen patina with fine detail retained; low distress suggests careful preservation. Circa 1550 - 1700. This antique rug, measuring 10' 6" x 9' 0", holds the tactile authority of historic European weaving and the quiet, cultivated presence of a domestic tapestry.