TAPESTRY PROBABLY FROM THE ATELIERS DE LA MARCHE, SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY The Triumph of Love In wool and silk, depicting Venus standing on her chariot pulled by two doves, followed by two elegant women and preceded by three putti; wear and old restorations Dimensions:191 x 202 cm (75 ¼ x 79 ½ in.) A mythological tapestry, second half of the 17th century, probably from the Marche's workshops The dynamic play of postures and the twirling character of drapery and hair convey the lively pace of the race and the joy of triumph. The apple, proudly displayed by the goddess, heralds the golden apple offered by Paris.

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