Who created "Carpet"?

Carpet was created by Savonnerie Manufactory in ca. 1660–65.

When was "Carpet" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1660–65.

What medium is "Carpet"?

Carpet is Wool (Ghiordes knot).

Is "Carpet" in the public domain?

Yes, Carpet is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Carpet

Savonnerie Manufactory

ca. 1660–65

Medium

Wool (Ghiordes knot)

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 245 x 143 in. (622.3 x 363.2 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Rugs

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman Gift, 1983

Accession Number

1983.268

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

This magnificent carpet from the Savonnerieufactory, dating to around 1660–65, exemplifies the pinnacle of French royal craftsmanship during Louis XIV's early reign. Established in Paris in 1627 under Louis XIII, the Savonnerie workshop was revived and patronized by Colbert to produce opulent knotted-pile rugs rivaling imported Persian and Turkish carpets. Woven for the grandeur of Versailles and royal palaces, this piece—measuring an imposing 245 x 143 inches—was likely designed to adorn vast ceremonial spaces, showcasing France's artistic supremacy in decorative arts. Crafted from wool usin...

Carpet

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