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17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Depicting Zeus and Hera
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£19,420.76
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Our extraordinary 17th century tapestry from Brussels, in the manner of Jacques II Geubels (-1633), depicts Zeus and Hera being handed the world. 10 feet 8 inches by 13 feet 3 inches (3.24 by 4.09 meters).
It skillfully depicts a loving Zeus and Hera in clouds surmounted by an eagle holding thunderbolt, with the angel, Eros, lifting a globe below, all in a central cartouche, framed in the style characteristic of Geubels with elaborate floral and foliate architectural borders composed of garland and cherubs, with a caryatid holding a cornucopia on the right, and a satyr in the shape of Dionysus pouring wine from an ewer on the left.
Literature: The Splendor of Antique Rugs and Tapestries, Parviz Nemati, Rizzoli, New York, 2001, page 377, plate 277. A very similar tapestry is illustrated in Tapestries and Their Mythology, Jack Francis, Drake Publishers Inc., New York, 1975.
Zeus (whose Roman name is Jupiter) is the Ruler of Heaven and Earth, of all other gods, and of all men. The Greeks respected him for his protection of the weak, his justice, wisdom and power. They also understood his passions and infidelities, which rendered him more human and easier to understand. Zeus is a god of light and sky, and his attribute is the lightning bolt. The eagle is both his symbol and his messenger.
One of the eight wives of Zeus is Hera (Juno is her Roman name). She is the Queen of gods, the Goddess of Marriage and Maternity, and represents the idealized wife. Hera is a figure of majesty, wearing a diadem on her head. Her attributes are a scepter surmounted by a cuckoo, the pomegranate and the peacock.
Eros (Cupid) is the God of Love, a small, winged boy, blindfolded, carrying bow and arrows. His arrows pierce the heart, causing the victim fall in love. Eros is the youngest of all gods, and some traditions relate that he was born from a silver egg. His Roman name Cupid is derived from the Latin cupido, meaning “desire”.
- Dimensions:Height: 159 in (403.86 cm)Width: 128 in (325.12 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1620
- Condition:Repaired: Repairs to tears in various spots. Sewn to a 20th century fabric backing. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, US
- Reference Number:Seller: 2961stDibs: LU6079229712952
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