Rare TAPESTRIES representing "Queen Thomiris receiving the messenger of Cyrus" episode of the hanging of the History of Cyrus the Great. Flanders, probably Brussels, 3rd quarter of the 16th century, made after drawings "princeps" of Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574). Dimensions: 2.20 m x 2.10 m Wool and silk, fragment surrounded by a small braid, restorations of use and old restorations in particular concerning the clothes of the characters, beautiful colors, label Chevalier with the mention October 2009, lined with velcro in place, window to see the reverse. Expert : Elisabeth Floret - Tel. 06 12 31 04 27

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