287 - A Flemish 'ostrich hunt' wall tapestry, Oudenaarde, last quarter 16th C.

A Flemish 'ostrich hunt' wall tapestry, Oudenaarde, last quarter 16th C. 313 x 246 cm The wall tapestry is indisputably based on an engraving of an ostrich hunt after Stradanus, published in 'Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium', Philips Galle, Antwerp, ca. 1578: in the foreground, three huntsmen on horseback, armed with spears and aided by dogs, close in on an ostrich; beyond, mounted horsemen and dogs come from left and right, pursuing the ostriches towards a ditch into which they are seen to fall. ( link) In the foreground a lion can be seen attacking a horse. This depiction is inspired by the work of Adamo Ghisi, see: 'Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae', Antonio Lafreri, Rome, ca. 1575. ( link) Provenance: - Private collection, Belgium. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com