This tapestry was originally woven in the middle of the fifteenth century for Charles VII (1403-1461), King of France from 1422 to 1461. It depicts three mythical beasts, winged stags, two of which are stepping into a fenced enclosure, safe from the two lions prowling in the forests around. The stag situated in the centre is supporting a standard bearing the emblem of Saint Michael. The Royal Coat-of-Arms that appears is that of the House of Bourbon and the weaving of the crowns worn by two of the stags indicate that the tapestry was woven for Royalty. The original is now at the Museum of Antiquities in Rouen in northern France.

This beautiful tapestry is Silkscreened onto an irregularly woven fabric made from wool, cotton or linen. Considerable labour is required with this process including hand-painting to finish the details. Silk screen tapestries appear antiqued and aged giving them the look and feel of tapestries that hang in museums today. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a ‘near-wall’ tapestry rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging.

145 x 194 cm. $2420