Tapestry fragment collection
Category
Tapestries
Date
1500 - 1530
Materials
Canvas, Textile
Measurements
22450 mm (Length)1800 mm (W)
Collection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129725
Summary
A collection of approximately 40 pieces of early 16th century Flemish tapestry in fragments applied to canvas backing. Priest(?) wearing rich robes in centre with hand raised in blessing, head missing. To left a woman wearing curled Dutch headdress kneels holding chalice. Similarly on right side a woman holds a gold chalice. Another woman kneels and three men stand on left side. Part of dark blue border with floral pattern on left side. Red and yellow stripe between tapestry and border.