Scenes from the Story of the Seven Sacraments, Matrimony and Extreme Unction

Art Historical Context

This magnificent South Netherlandish tapestry created around 1435–50, captures *Scenes from the Story of Seven Sacraments, Matony and Extreme Unction*. Woven during the height of the Northern Renaissance's early flowering in the Low Countries, it reflects the region's mastery of textile arts, where tapestries served as wall hangings in churches, castles, and wealthy homes. These works not only insulated stone walls but also instructed the faithful in Catholic doctrine through vivid storytelling. Crafted with a wool warp and intricate wool-and-silk wefts, the tapestry showcases the haute lisse...