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Lion hunt (The Calicut Voyage Tapestry) - Jean Grenier
Image series :
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Date :
Between 1504 and 1510
Type of image :
Wool and silk
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
336-339x356-357 cm (the tapestry is not exactly rectangular)
Topic :
Storage Location :
OAR 74
Description
Three figures astride giraffes, accompanied by five riders each carry a spear through which they pierce lions seen between the legs of their mounts.
Bordering with stylized bouquets on a blue background forming a sort of hanging garland at the top, bearing bells and fruit.
History :
2. Work recovered at the end of the Second World War, deposited by the Private Property Office (MNR); awaiting restitution to its rightful owners.
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Image composition :
Face à face agonistique
Technical Data
Notice #025642
Image editing :
Image web
Copyright / Photographer :
Paris, Réunion des Musées Nationaux