Vendanges II Belgian Wall Tapestry 60-69 Inches Tall A watery floral with rich

A watery floral with rich old world tea stained effects with an elaborate and thick scrolling border

decoration and perspective

This poem is about using silk for the tapestry that was made by silkworms eating mulberry leaves in a peasant's cottage during the heat of summer

The remarkable embroidery of the late 11th century is now exhibited at Bayeux

The work of Le Brun is famous in French history in the times of King Louis XIV when he became the first painter to the King

Vendanges II Belgian Wall Tapestry 60-69 Inches Tall A watery floral with richThis tapestry tells the story of collecting grapes then pressing them to make wine. The original tapestry was woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This is a remarkable representation of the grape gathering and the wine press on a 'Mille Fleurs' background. The original is exposed at the Cluny Museum in Paris, France.