FLANDERS Important and fine Brussels tapestry In silk and wool Beautiful framing of columns (typical of the Brussels tapestries) Beautiful border with composition of garlands of fruits, flowers and foliage in polychromy. Middle 17th century Restorations of maintenance Some natural oxidations 364 x 310 cm Note: Very beautiful panel of Brussels tapestry, from the middle of the 17th century, belonging to a series of tapestries having for register "The history of the Consul Publius Decius Mus" inspired Pierre Pau Rubens (1577-1640) for a series of tapestries in 6 panels between 1616 and 1618. The subject of the panel is "Decus sends his Licors to Titus Manlius". Expert : Mr Kassapian

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