Vendanges II Belgian Wall Tapestry 60-69 Inches Tall The work of Le Brun

The work of Le Brun is famous in French history in the times of King Louis XIV when he became the first painter to the King

pillowed pitcher

The vase of yellow and orange flowers bursts on a red background and is enclosed with an ornate border

This jacquard wall tapestry is an extract of the L'ouie

decoration and perspective

Vendanges II Belgian Wall Tapestry 60-69 Inches Tall The work of Le BrunThis tapestry tells the story of collecting grapes then pressing them to make wine. The original tapestry was woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This is a remarkable representation of the grape gathering and the wine press on a 'Mille Fleurs' background. The original is exposed at the Cluny Museum in Paris, France.