Table carpet with a scene of the Judgement of Paris
Category
Carpets, rugs and mats
Date
1574
Materials
Glass, Silk, Wood
Measurements
1150 mm (H)1530 mm (W)1300 mm (H)1690 mm (W)
Collection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129528
Summary
Rectangular panel of petit-point embroidery; in centre of cartouche frame the Judgment of Paris. Outside border contains fruit-bearing branches with birds and animals. Dated in centre 1574. On (embroidered) cartouche frame - grotesque masks and E and S.