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The Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," is a highly renowned and complex polyptych (multi-panelled) altarpiece created by the Early Netherlandish painters Hubert...

14th century tapestries - the first part of an article about their historical context. There is a large gap in our knowledge of 14th century tapestries; we possess only examples from the last...

...14th century tapestries article - part two (continued from the first part), describing their history and variety within Europe. Although the English victory at Agincourt was a blow to dreams...

William Morris tapestries: timeless and fresh. A look at Morris & Co tapestry designs. William Morris (1834-1896) was a man of many talents; an artist, writer, social activist and textile...

A visit to see The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries in the Cluny Museum is an awe-inspiring experience; an intriguing viewing of tapestries exploring the senses. The Lady and The Unicorn...

Medieval wall tapestries - a history starting with the Bayeux Tapestry. Around 500AD, when Rome could no longer contain the fierce Northern European, tribes, the Roman Empire was replaced by much...

The Unicorn Tapestries are among the most significant medieval tapestries ever created. The Hunt of the Unicorn Tapestries, as they are sometimes called, are a truly awe-inspiring series of...

How tapestry weaving and the Jacquard loom combined to revolutionize this ancient art. All of the tapestries available on our website are Jacquard woven. What does this signify? A trip back to the...

Religious tapestries make an intriguing and inspirational addition to any home. They are not only of great interest to Christians but have an aesthetic appeal to art collectors. There is an...

A history of tapestry art with descriptions of verdure tapestries available today. Tapestries were produced in Europe from around the twelfth century when, it is believed, the art of weaving was...

Background information about wall tapestries for sale by The Tapestry House - a summary about the weaving of fine European tapestry wall-hangings. All of our tapestries and wall hangings are...

The Sistine Chapel Tapestries were produced from cartoons by Raphael and hung for special occasions. Only seven of the ten original cartoons, ie the working drawings, produced by Raphael for the...