Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Renaissance A tapestry with darker colors

A tapestry with darker colors

pheasants in flight have long been a theme of artistic works throughout history

An Eastern inspired piece

The lion on the left holds up a pennant

Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Renaissance A tapestry with darker colorsFrom a set of tapestries called the Royale Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. They were designed by Charles Le Brun a prominent painter and designer of the late 17th century. Le Bruns work was admired by many, especially King Louis XIV, who eventually made him the First Painter to the King. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned