Old Brussels

From an early 16th Century tapestry depicting the medieval city and surrounding forest. This masterpiece is one of the series of tapestries known as The Hunts of the Emperor Maximilian which is currently at Le Louvre in Paris. This set was designed by Bernard Van Orley (1471-1541), a famous designer who was commissioned by such important personages at Lady Margaret of Austria and the Emperor Charles V.

  • Tapestry Type      Loom Woven
  • Woven in              Italy
  • Sizes                      65 x 107 cm
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