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BRUGES. XVIIE SIÈCLE, VERS 1640/50

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BRUGES. XVIIE SIÈCLE, VERS 1640/50

Shepherds and shepherdesses in front of the Temple of Astrée
Part of a hanging on the History of Astrée. Based on the pastoral novel by Honoré d'Urfé (1607 - 1619) Woven in wool and silk
H. 2.70 x W. 3.00 m
The tapestry has retained its beautiful colours. It shows wear and tear, especially in the silks. The upper and lower borders are missing. The side borders exist, but they have been folded.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL
REFERENCE Guy Delmarcel and Eric Duverger- 1987 - Bruges and the tapestry - an identical tapestry repr.p.381
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Alexandre Chevalier