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Caravan of giraffes (The Calicut Voyage Tapestry) - Jean Grenier
Image series :
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Date :
1510
Date uncertain
Type of image :
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
339-343x341-335.5 cm (the tapestry is not exactly rectangular)
Storage Location :
SRO 99
Description
Three figures astride giraffes head left; one of them, in the center, has his foot resting on a birdcage; one giraffe has no rider; in the foreground, three figures on foot, two on the left and one on the right; one carries a spear and two others are holding lion cubs on leashes.
Bordering with stylized bouquets on a blue background forming at the top a sort of hanging garland bearing bells and fruit. (The upper band has been redone).
History :
2. Work recovered at the end of World War II, deposited by the Private Property Office (MNR); awaiting restitution to its rightful owners.
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Image composition :
Procession, triomphe, fuite
Technical Data
Notice #025638
Image editing :
Image web
Copyright / Photographer :
GrandPalaisRmn (Réunion des Musées Nationaux)