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23 - A large and important probably Brussels tapestry depicting the Corporal Work of Mercy of burying the dead.
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A large and important probably Brussels tapestry depicting the Corporal Work of Mercy of burying the dead. The scene bears the Old French inscription "Ensevelir les mors je le desire", with repeated "Je le desire" roundels and devotional inscriptions in the borders. The lower border shows two unicorns supporting a marital heraldic composition. A small "SA" monogram or initials are incorporated into the tiled floor of the principal scene, while an additional upright emblem or devise appears beside the heraldic composition. Southern Netherlands, probably Brussels, 16th/17th century. Condition: various old restorations and age-related wear and tear. Condition report available upon request. Provenance: Ex-collection of Professor Jan Karel Steppe (1918-2009): Belgian Art Historian and Collector, Ghent. H: 267 - W: 261 cm
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