Le Chateau de L 'Apocalypse

This tapestry detail is taken from one of the six tapestries forming the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers. The Chateau of Angers was built during the reign of Louis IX, between 1240 and 1250. Originally the residence of counts, and later of the Dukes of Anjou, its impregnable walls and blue slate towers served as State prison from the reign of Louis XIV to the end of the Napoleonic Empire in 1815. It was then turned over to the military who used it as a barracks and supply depot. We owe the existence of the Angers' Apocalypse Tapestry to Duke Louis of Anjou, the second son of the King of France, John II, known as the Brave. A great lover of beautiful and rare objects like his brother, The Duke of Berry, it was he who commissioned these tapestries to decorate the Great Hall of the Chateau for celebrations and solemn ceremonies. A fortunate accident led to the discovery in an ancient account book of the names of the artists who created this important work of art. It appears that 5 panels were woven between 1377 and 1380 by a Parisian weaver named Nicolas Bataille, from designs made by the King's painter, Hennequin de Bruges, who drew his inspiration from miniatures ornamenting manuscripts, one of which was lent by King Charles V to his brother. This portion of the Apocalyse Tapestry is lined and has a tunnel for ease of hanging.
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Price: $240.00
Product code: s219-s
Size: 27" x 35"
Shipping weight: 8 lbs
Material: Cotton and viscose French tapestry
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Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > Medieval tapestries > Other Medieval Tapestries

This medieval tapestry is available in one size only.

Le Chateau de L 'Apocalypse ~ 27" x 35"

$240.00

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