BK-1967-26
François Coppens
1710
Medium
tapestry
Dimensions
63; 66.5; 5
About this artwork
opschrift, langs de onderzijde: ‘VAN VOORNE’
Art Historical Context
**BK-1967-26 by François Coppens (1710)** This exquisite tapestry, crafted by François Coppens in 1710, measures a compact 63 cm high by 66.5 cm wide, with a depth of about 5 cm—ideal for use as a decorative panel, firescreen, or cushion cover a grand Baroque interior. Woven in the renowned Brussels tradition, it exemplifies the mastery of high-warp looms, where skilled weavers meticulously intertwined wool, silk, and possibly metallic threads to create luminous, durable textiles. Coppens, a prominent Flemish tapestry producer active in the early 18th century, contributed to the golden age of...