Following the Stag's Trail (From Incidents in a Stag Hunt)
Unknown Artist
ca. 1495–1515
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
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...