Tapestry
Category
Tapestries
Date
Unknown
Materials
Canvas, Silk, Wool
Measurements
3500 mm (H)2850 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129443.4
Summary
One of a set of eight panels of Brussels tapestry depicting scenes from the campaigns of Scipio Africanus (originally thought to be Old Testament scenes - Evelyn Duchess suggests the story of David). HHE/T/78c and f have makers' mark on lower edge. Mutius Scaveola in side borders. A battle scene, to left soldiers in boats; background, a fortified town being besieged (siege of Carthage?).