Großer Gobelin mit Szene aus dem Leben Alexanders den Großen, flämisch, um 1600 - photo 1

Großer Gobelin mit Szene aus dem Leben Alexanders den Großen, flämisch, um 1600

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€ 11 000
Auction dateClassic
06.05.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 947281
Lot 585 | Großer Gobelin mit Szene aus dem Leben Alexanders den Großen, flämisch, um 1600
Fein geknüpfter Wandteppich aus farbiger Wolle. Vor weiter architektonischer Kulisse findet prominent im Vordergrund eine energiegeladene Kampfszene statt, wohl die Pagenverschwörung. Alexander stürmt in prächtiger Rüstung auf den Aufstandsanführer zu, den zurückschreckenden Hermolaos. Auf der rechten Seite von Kallisthenes angeführte Gelehrtengruppe, links entsprechend die Militärgefolgschaft Alexanders. Umlaufende Bordüre mit Festons aus Früchten und Blättern. Stellenweise berieben bzw. verschlissen. Maße ca. 260 x 340 cm.
A large Flemish tapestry with a scene from the life of Alexander the Great, circa 1600
The finely knotted tapestry in coloured wool. Against an expansive architectural backdrop, an energetic battle scene prominently taking place in the foreground, probably the Conspiracy of the Pages. Alexander in magnificent armour charging towards the leader of the rebellion, the recoiling Hermolaus. On the right-hand side, a group of scholars led by Callisthenes, balanced by Alexander's military entourage on the left. A continuous border with festoons of fruit and leaves around the edge. Scuffed and worn in places. Dimensions approx. 260 x 340 cm.
Condition: II -
Auction house category:Furniture and furnishings
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