Wreath on a Ground of Flowers, Birds, and Rabbits

Art Historical Context

Step into the enchanting world of late medieval textiles with *Wreath on a of Flowers, Birds, Rabbits*, a magnificent South Netherlandish tapestry around 1490–1550. Crafted on a wool warp with wool wefts this expansive work measures nearly 50 by 78 inches, designed to adorn the walls of grand homes or ecclesiastical spaces. Its vivid depiction of a central wreath surrounded by blooming flowers, lively birds like pheasants, and rabbits evokes the lush abundance of nature, a popular motif in Flemish art during this era of transition from Gothic to Renaissance sensibilities. South Netherlandish ...