Military Scene
probably Oudenaarde
Category
Tapestries
Date
circa 1560 - circa 1580
Materials
Tapestry, wool and silk
Measurements
2.09 m (W)
Place of origin
Oudenaarde
Order this imageCollection
Ightham Mote, Kent
NT 825843
Summary
Tapestry, wool and silk, Military Scene, probably Oudenaarde, c. 1560-1580. A tapestry fragment with part of an unidentified narrative scene. Three soldiers wearing armour and helmets are visible, one of whom seems to be dragging the traces of a chariot. They are accompanied by two women and a bearded man, possibly prisoners. In the left background there is a group of tents, probably a military encampment.
Makers and roles
probably Oudenaarde, workshop