Jan van Leefdael
Four Servants, part of Telemachus Leading Theoclymenus to Penelope from The Story of Odysseus
1640
Woven with exceptional technical precision using both wool and silk threads, this Flemish tapestry transforms Homer's epic into a sumptuous textile narrative, showcasing the collaborative artistry between designer and weaver.
- Medium
- Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave Warp: Count: 8 warps per cm; wool: S-ply of three Z-spun elements; diameter: 0.8–1.0 mm Weft: Count: varies from 17 to 30 wefts per cm; wool: S-ply of two Z-spun elements; diameters: 0.3–1.0 mm; silk: three yarns of S-ply of two Z-twisted elements; diameters: 0.6–1.0 mm; wool and silk: paired yarns of S-ply of two Z-spun wool elements and S-ply of two Z-twisted silk elements; diameters: 0.5–1.2 mm
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Museum · Art Institute of Chicago
Spotted works by Jan van Leefdael
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