Battle scene - Lot 1

Battle scene Brussels tapestry Second half of the 16th century H. 2.93 x W. 3.93 m H. 9ft 7 ½ x W. 12ft 10 ½ Iconography and description: The scene may be one of the many battles of the great Cyrus. Indeed, the tapestry once paired with another scene identified with certainty as a scene from the History of Cyrus. Numerous soldiers enliven this composition: the battle is fierce and takes place on land and sea, while a burning city can be seen in the distance. The tapestry is set in a beautiful, wide compartmented border, decorated with allegorical figures and small scenes in medallions. Materials and condition : Woven in wool and silk (wool warp, wool and silk weft) Good condition, but diminished in height and width, border attached. Provenance: - Private collection, former Georges Chevalier collection