Following the Stag's Trail (From Incidents in a Stag Hunt)

Unknown Artist

ca. 1495–1515

Following the Stag's Trail (From Incidents in a Stag Hunt) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Wool warp, wool wefts

Dimensions

94 1/2 in. × 57 in. (240 × 144.8 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Tapestries

Culture

South Netherlandish

Department

Medieval Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Helen Hay Whitney, 1944

Accession Number

45.128.20

Tags

MenDogs

Art Historical Context

Step into the thrilling world of a late medieval hunt with *Following the Stag's*, a magnificent South Netherlandish tapestry from around 1495–1515. This woven panel, part of a larger series titled *Incidents in a Stag Hunt*, captures the of the chase, featuring men and their loyal dogs tracking a stag through lush landscapes. Measuring an impressive 94½ × 57 inches, it would have adorned the walls of a grand noble hall, transforming spaces into vivid scenes of aristocratic leisure. Crafted on a wool warp with wool wefts—a hallmark of South Netherlandish weaving excellence—this tapestry showc...

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