Oosters tapijt
Unknown Artist
1500 - 1700
Medium
wool
Dimensions
500; 228
About this artwork
…; from Dr Fritz Mannheimer (1890-1939), Amsterdam and Paris, fl. 6,350,000, en bloc, to Artistic & General Securities Ltd. as security for a loan from the Mendelssohn & Co. Bank, but kept in usufruct, 1934;{NHA, 476, RMA Archive, inv. no. 2142, Recapitulatie der geïnventariseerde kunstvoorwerpen van wijlen Dr F. Mannheimer, undated, p. 63, no. Tap 35, Artistic no. 11/41; NHA, 233, Arrondissementsrechtbank Amsterdam, inv. no. 1365, “O.R. 256/1939, Faillissementsdossier: nalatenschap Dr. ...
Art Historical Context
This magnificent *Oosters tapijt*, "Eastern Carpet," is a monumental woolen textile dating from the 16th to 17th century, measuring an impressive 500 cm high by 228 cm wide. Likely imported from the Ottoman Empire or Persia, such carpets were prized in Europe for their intricate weaving techniques and vibrant designs, often featuring floral motifs, medallions, or geometric patterns symbolizing cultural exchange along ancient trade routes like the Silk Road. Woven from durable wool, this piece exemplifies the technical mastery of Eastern knotting methods—such as the Turkish or Persian knot—that...