46.85_01
Title
Jason and the Argonauts Propelled by Neptune and Aeolus
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), 6 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S Z
Place
Southern Netherlands, Spanish Netherlands, Brabant, Brussels (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Tapestry showing Jason and the Argonauts propelled by Neptune, god of the oceans, and Aeolus, keeper of the winds. Neptune can be seen standing in the foreground, pushing an oar downwards. The text in Latin at the top describes the scene. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Measurements
overall: 1930 mm x 2460 mm
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