Lady Holding a Falcon
Unknown Artist
ca. 1400–1415
Medium
Wool warp, wool wefts
Dimensions
Overall: 102 x 67in. (259.1 x 170.2cm)
Classification
Textiles-Tapestries
Culture
South Netherlandish
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt, 1943
Accession Number
43.70.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Medieval Art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where *Lady Holding a Falcon*, a stunning South Netherlandish tapestry from 1400–1415, captivates visitors. Woven during the late Gothic period in the prosperous region of Flanders—renowned for its masterful textile production—this piece depicts an elegant noblewoman cradling a falcon, a symbol of aristocratic falconry, a prestigious sport reserved for the elite. Measuring an impressive 102 x inches, it would have adorned the walls of a grand hall, both insulating chilly stone rooms and proclaiming the owner's wealth and ...