46.84_01
Title
Hercules at the Gates of Calydon
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), 5-7 warp threads per cm, 2 ply 2 Z
Place
Southern Netherlands, Spanish Netherlands, Hainaut, Tournai (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Wool and silk tapestry from a series telling the story of Hercules. Hercules is shown wielding his studded club outside the city of Calydon, with abandoned armour at his feet. The inscription in French refers to another episode in Hercules' life. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Measurements
overall: 3420 mm x 4010 mm
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