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Large Brussels tapestry depicting several scenes from the History of Scipio describing his triumph and the city of Cartagena in the background, wide border decorated with foliage scrolls, fruit, masks and caryatids interrupted by medallions on the subject of the Metamorphoses of Ovid showing in particular Venus and Adonis, the fall of Icarus, Andromeda and the Abduction of Europa; incomplete mark on the reverse, probably that of Martin Reymbouts whose workshop was active at the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century in Brussels. (restorations).
Late 16th-early 17th century.
Height 333 cm, Length 383 cm
Bibliography: G. DELMARCEL, "La tapisserie flamande du XVI au XVIIIème siècle", Paris 1999, p. 369
Expert : Mr Pierre-François DAYOT
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