Tapestry; late 20th century. Wool of three threads. Measurements: 170 x 106 cm. Tapestries in this style were generally made for rural castles and hunting lodges in which courtly and country pastimes were represented instead of religious themes. Gallant scenes such as the one we see here were very common in the French tapestry tradition. France, a country of reference in the creation of tapestries, had numerous manufactories spread throughout the territory. One of the most appreciated factories was Gobelins, located in Paris and linked to royalty.

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