De berouwvolle apostel Petrus
Medium
tapestry
Dimensions
6; 67; 86; 85.5; 102.5
About this artwork
height 86 cm x width 67 cm
About the Artist
Manufacture Royale des Gobelins
The Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, a cornerstone of French decorative arts, originated in the mid-15th century as a dyeing workshop established by the Gobelin family along the Bièvre River in Paris's Faubourg Saint-Marcel. Renowned for their scarlet dye, the Gobelins supplied the foundation for what became Europe's premier tapestry factory. In 1601, King Henry IV rented the site to Flemish weave...