Episodes in the Story of the Vengeance of Our Lord

Art Historical Context

This monumental South Netherlandish tapestry *Episodes in the Story the Vengeance of Our*, dates to around 1460–70 and measures an impressive 165 by 336 inches—large enough to adorn an entire cathedral wall. Created by an unknown artist in the weaving centers of Flanders, it captures dramatic vignettes from a medieval religious narrative, featuring dynamic scenes with women, horses, and soldiers. Tapestries like this were prized luxury goods, commissioned by nobility or clergy to insulate grand halls while vividly retelling sacred stories to largely illiterate audiences. Woven on a wool warp ...