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Unknown Artist — Woodland with a Pond

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Woodland with a Pond

1660

Luxurious silk threads enhance this 17th-century tapestry's naturalistic depiction of a tranquil forest scene, demonstrating the sophisticated weaving techniques that made Flemish tapestries highly prized across Europe.

Medium
Wool and silk, silt and double interlocking tapestry weave
Dimensions

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Unknown Artist, Woodland with a Pond, 1660

Luxurious silk threads enhance this 17th-century tapestry's naturalistic depiction of a tranquil forest scene, demonstrating the sophisticated weaving techniques that made Flemish tapestries highly prized across Europe.

Medium
Wool and silk, silt and double interlocking tapestry weave
Dimensions
384.9 x 296.6 cm
Year
1660
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Unique Work, Large Scale

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago