Month of October Lucas tapestry

The Month of October Lucas tapestry shows a 16th century grapes harvest scene. The Lucas Months tapestries were woven first in Brussels in 1535 and then copied by the Gobelins workshops in 1688. The original hangs in the Chateau of Pau in the Pyrenees.

Today this vendange tapestry is woven in France and fully lined with a rod pocket. We enclose instructions about hanging a tapestry with your order.

The Month of October tapestry is from a series known as the Lucas Months. This scene shows a 16th century vendange - grapes harvest. A lady and gentleman sample some wine, evoking the spirit of harvest and celebration. In the middle ground, a pair of lovers meet under a simple trellised arbor adorned with ripe fruit.  The design combines a Renaissance sensibility in subject matter, compositional style, and clothing fashions. The tapestry features a lush Rococo border, a colorful palette and virtuosi weaving techniques typical of the 1730's.

The original 15th century Lucas Months tapestries were probably named after Lucas von Leyden and were woven in Brussels in 1535. Later, in 1688, they were copied by the royal Gobelins factory in Paris. The original now hangs in the Castle of Pau in the Pyrenees.

This tapestry is now woven in France in 97% cotton and is available in two sizes. It is fully lined and has a rod pocket. We enclose information about Cleaning and Hanging Your Tapestry - The Tapestry House with your order.