BK-1968-21
Manufacture Royale des Gobelins
c. 1692 - c. 1723
Medium
tapestry
Dimensions
305; 358
About this artwork
wol en zijde; 9 kettingdraden per centimeter
About the Artist
Manufacture Royale des Gobelins
The Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, a cornerstone of French decorative arts, originated in the mid-15th century as a dyeing workshop established by the Gobelin family along the Bièvre River in Paris's Faubourg Saint-Marcel. Renowned for their scarlet dye, the Gobelins supplied the foundation for what became Europe's premier tapestry factory. In 1601, King Henry IV rented the site to Flemish weave...