Belgian Tapestries

16th century, Flemish storied wood tapestry Flanders Brussels The beautiful and precious tapestry, of fine workmanship and made with wool yarns, was made in the 16th century in F...

Tapestries were ubiquitous in the castles and churches of the late medieval and Renaissance eras. At a practical level, they provided a form of insulation and decoration that could b...

A very fine baroque Franco-Flemish 18th century figural tapestry allegorical to triumph and love, depicting three maidens within a verdure backgro...

This is a gorgeous antique 17th century Flemish Verdure Tapestry depicting the noble children playing in the woods. The p...

A fine and large Flemish 17th-18th century Baroque figural historical tapestry fragment. The large tapestry depicting an allegorical Royal family scene of a warrior meeting his new b...

A beautiful pair of tapestry fragments, hand-woven in Brussels during the 1500s. At roughly 99 inches (over 8 feet) long, the fragments were, originally, vertical borders to a large ...

Hand-woven in the 1600s in Brussels, Belgium, this silk and wool tapestry depicts a citizen paying homage to a Roman general. During the 17th century, Brussels tapestries were highly...

Spectacular large scale mid-17th Century Flemish tapestry created after the 1630s design by Jacob Jordaens (d. 1678). Several tapestries of identical design were produced based on dr...

Very Large Antique Flemish Literary Don Quixote Tapestry Leyniers Flemish, Early 18th Century Height 312cm, width 549cm Crafted in the early 17...

A Brussels historical tapestry, attributed to Martin Reymbouts, late 16th century. From the story of Scipio series, the renowned Roman general, a royal c...

An antique 17th century Brussels Old Testament Biblical tapestry, size 11 '3 H x 10'10 W, featuring Isaac with his sons, Jacob and Esau, and other figures nearby. Enclosed within an ...

Monumental landscape espace XXXIV handmade wool tapestry by Mira Sohlen Dimensions: D 200 x H 200 cm Materials: Wool Weight: 18 kg Monumenta...

An antique late 17th century Flemish Biblical tapestry, size: 9'5 H x 6'5 W, envisioning the Old Testament Biblical conflict between Cain and Able, with ...

Sverige by Natalie Van der Massen Limited Edition, 10 pieces. Dimensions: 195 x H 290cm Materials: 100% Linen. Dyed in Midnight Blue/ Anthracit...

-Belgium Origin -18th century -handwoven wool & silk tapestry -W 236.22 in, H 118.11 in / W 600 cm, H 300 cm -Provenance: private collection, France This tapestry from the eighteent...

Impressive textured wall tapestry, Belgium 1970s. The tapestry is handwoven from different natural fibers and is exposing an interesting horizon...

Early 16th century flemish late Gothic tapestry, possibly tournai. Provenance: Dinolevi, Florence, circa 1960.

A beautiful pair of tapestry fragments, hand-woven in Flanders (now Belgium), circa 1580. At roughly 132 inches (11 feet) long, the fragments were, originally, vertical borders to a very large and brightly colored tapestry. The colors have maintained their vibrancy over the last 400+ years, with deep blue, brown, green, and red accents over a gold and cream background. Although the fragments do not have identical scenes, it is readily apparent that they originated from the same source. At the top of each fragment is a bearded warrior clad in golden armor with a flowing blue cape and green greaves. A shield rests on the ground, supported by the soldier’s left hand, while his right hand lifts a spear into the air. Towards the center of the textile is a pair of musicians, one strumming a lute, while the other plucks a lyre. At the bottom of each tapestry is a single female figure, well-dressed and sitting on a bench with one arm overhead. The remaining areas have been filled with fruit bouquets, architectural elements, and other figurative representations. A more recent navy blue border surrounds the scenes and the backs have been lined with a mauve colored linen. Our hand-woven tapestry borders...

A striking framed collection of Antique Beadwork. Antwerp label on verso. Group of individual antique neoclassical embroidered pieces- swags with fruits, bows, a flaming heart with s...

Mid-17th Century Flemish Tourani Tapestry 2'9" x 7' - 84 x 213 Antique Flemish Tapestry, Circa 1650 – 2'9" x 7' An exquisite 17th-century Flemish tapestry, handwoven in wool and si...

This larger than life tapestry is simply breathtaking. The baroque scene is depicted in woven hues of vibrant blue and soft neutrals. Standing at the grand height of eight feet eleve...

Antique Belgian Tapestry – Garden with Birds and Pavilion, Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 18th Century

Late 16th century-early 17th century Flemish tapestry.

Underneath #3 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 100 x D 3 x H 105 cm Materials: Wool, Linen, Jute, Horsehair. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textile artist, designe...

Fountain and Architecture This narrow silk and wool tapestry fragment dates to the 1600s and is from Brussels. It is depicting a statue of the Greek God, Hermes (Mercury to the Ro...

The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara Wool and silk tapestry Bruges, 1530-50 270 x 198 cm Expertise by Professor Guy Delmarcel This Flemish tapestry is a remarkable example of 16th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptionally well-preserved color palette. The medaillon-shaped center stands out against a background of dark blue roses and acanthus leaves. It depicts the martyrdom of Saint Barbara, identified by the tower where she was imprisoned. According to legend, her father, Dioscorus, is about to behead her with a scimitar, while an angel descends from the heavens to strike him with lightning. At the bottom, beneath Saint Barbara, two fantastical creatures. On the left is a griffon depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. On the right is a creature with the body of a leopard, the head of an elephant adorned in a fancy blue cloak. Both animals face each other standing either side of a green hill top in the middle of the tapestry. The lavish scene of the tapestry is framed by a border which is embellished with foliage, flowers and fantastical elephant heads in blue and white on a red background. The corners and center of the edges display goldsmith-objects. The vibrant brick-red colour and striking bluish-green leaves create a stunning visual impact, showcasing the outstanding state of conservation. Professor Guy Delmarcel connects this tapestry to a series of textiles produced in Bruges after 1530, characterized by their fantastical nature scenes populated with imaginative creatures. Most feature similar roses and acanthus-leaves as well as other vegetation, with wild animals appearing ready to attack. Two almost identical pieces preserved at the Art Institute of Chicago (Bruges, 336 x 599 cm) and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam ("Tournai," 285 x 490 cm) serve as prime examples. The entire surface is filled with greenery, along with birds and fantastic animals. This tapestry exemplifies the rich decorative style of the time, merging naturalistic and poetic elements with exotic animals that spark the imagination. Other works of this type follow the theme of the "Closed Garden." In the lower register, fantastical creatures occasionally appear, as seen in the exquisite Bruges Tapestry displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, and in the example from the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. The Parisian tapestry from Bruges features a mythical animal in the lower register, dressed in blue fabric, which closely resembles the animal in our tapestry. If Enghien or other centers produced similar pieces, several elements suggest a stronger connection to Bruges for two formal reasons: The overall colour-palette of our tapestry fabric characterized by pronounced brick-red colours and bluish-green leaves, aligns more closely with Bruges than with Tournai or Enghien. The intricate border design with the warm brick-red background, adorned with floral motifs, goldsmith-inspired elements such as incense burners and small bells, can be traced back to Bruges around 1530. This style, often associated with heraldic imagery, underscores the tapestry's connection to the city's rich artistic heritage. A comparable example is the tapestry featuring the Arms of Paolo Giovio, now part of the Prince of Liechtenstein's collection in Vaduz. This piece, set against a brick-red background, depicts arms and armors, cornucopias, boys riding grotesque dolphins, as well as various flowers and leaves. All available literature dates this group of tapestries to the second quarter of the sixteenth century. A key formal element further supports this dating: the executioner, depicted preparing to behead Barbara, wields a Turkish scimitar, a reference to the frequent Ottoman incursions into Central Europe beginning with the 1529 siege of Vienna...

Notable 18th century Flemish Tapestry Depicting the Biblical Account (Genesis 19) of Lots Flight from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah with Lot...

An exquisite 17th-century Flemish Baroque tapestry fragment, beautifully preserved and presented in a later giltwood frame. This fragment captures the richness of Baroque artistry wi...

Early 18th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Fine Verdure Wool & Silk 9'9" x 12'7"(10x13) 297cm x 384cm Circa 1720 "This is a very fine Authentic Antique Flemish wool & silk Tapest...

A beautifully woven late 17th Century Brussels tapestry after the painter Teniers. Depicting a domestic scene including a mother and infant. Wonderf...

Hand woven tapestry, depicts a jungle scene with lavish foliage, a big cat and colorful birds, framed with a rich floral border. In excellent condition, has been stored in a box. Mad...

Julien Van Vlasselaer (1907–1982) was a Belgian artist known for his distinctive contributions to tapestry and monumental art. Born in Brussels, he studied at the Royal Academy of Fi...

A spectacular flemish 17 century combined verdure and mythological handwoven wool tapestry in a simple palette of beige, green, brown and blue, framed with a complete floral border and its original protective burlap backing .Combining romanticism, classicism and baroque artistry, this tapestry is a quintessential example of this highly evolved art form that flourished in Dutch-influenced Flanders throughout the 17th century. The exact mythological event represented by the tapestry is unfortunately not known and I urge viewers and readers of this write up who may recognize the scene to please contact us with the information, for which we would be greatly appreciative. The scene depicted by the tapestry revolves around three life-size classically draped figures with the leading protagonist consisting of a plumed helmeted and uniformed high ranking Roman official in the foreground taking up the entire left hand side of the tapestry. The official is holding the hand of a young woman and is pointing in the direction of a partially visible masted galleon suggesting a departure or a sea faring...

Rare 18th century wool and silk tapestry by Leyniers Belgian, 18th Century Length 247cm, width 283cm Beautifully executed and vibrantly coloured, this large tapestry was made in 18th century Brussels by Urbanus (1674-1747) and Daniel III Leyniers (1705-1770). The tapestry depicts ‘Eumenes’ wrestling match’ or ‘Eumene’s Struggle’ (‘La Lutte d'Eumenes') inspired by the Greek philosopher and historian, Plutarch’s ‘Parallel Lives’ written around second century A.D. King Phillip...

Good quality, early 18th Century (Circa 1730) tapestry wall hanging. Depicting people playing on a swing in a rural setting. Retaining bright colours throughout.

A large and impressive 17th century Flemish handwoven Flemish tapestry. Titled: "Battle over Jerusalem" depicting a battle between the crusaders and the Muslims over Jerusalem,  ...

Finely worked in colored woolens and depicting hunters and two lovers, signed: 'J.V.D.VELDE' Date; c. 1950-70's A charming tapestry in very good condition and representative o...

Curve #1 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 54 x D 3 x H 44 cm Materials: Wool, Paperyarn, Linen, Hout. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textile artist, designer and c...

Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1970 Dimensions: 5' x 5'8" Origin: Belgium Condition: Excellent.

Antique pergola tapestry handwoven in wool and silk in Bruges, Belgium in the mid-16th Century. Pergola tapestries are typified by a harmony between ...

A fine flemish 18th-19th century Verdure landscape tapestry, the wool and silk tapestry centered by a scene of a tall tree within a forest background and a foliage border. Circa: 180...

An antique 17th century Brussels mythological tapestry, size 11'6 H x 10'8 W, from the workshop of the renowned weaver, Jan Leyniers, after cartoons by Charles Le Brun...

Opus XLII handmade wool tapestry by Mira Sohlen Dimensions: D49 x H235 cm Materials: Wool Weight: 5 kg Opus XLII Each tapestry is called ...

17th Century Flemish Garden tapestry depicting a serene countryside landscape. Woven in wool and silk, this tapestry displays an exquisite sense of artistry and depth. Two charming animals are depicted in the foreground surrounded by lush foliage revealing a view towards the formal gardens...

In Between #3 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 95.5 x D 3 x H 112.9 cm Materials: Wool, Linen, Jute, Painted wood, Horsehair. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textil...

Magnificent Flemish tapestry after the renown painting of Peter Paul Ruben's "Decius Mus preparing for Death," 1616-1617. Upon hearing his fate pronounced by the High Priest of Rome, Decius Mus receives his last rites...

'Noyau' (Nucleus) tapestry by Veerle Dupont (b. 1942, Belgian), 1979. Mixed natural fibres are woven in abstract, sculptural design. Various weaving techniques were employed to enha...

-A brussels tapestry of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, After designs by Charles Poerson (1609–1667), second half 17th century -Property from a Midwest Educati...

A 17th Century Flemish Baroque tapestry with Dramatic composition and movement –The central figure is in a dynamic pose with flowing draperies, and strong diagonals to convey action...

A beautiful Antique Belgian Flanders tapestry of the last Supper late 19th Century in date. The tapestry has a captivating illuminating light with...

Opus XLIII handmade wool tapestry by Mira Sohlen Dimensions: D70 x H130 cm Materials: Wool Weight: 4 kg Opus XLIII Each tapestry is calle...

Equipoise #2 Wall Sculpture by Delphine Cobbaert Dimensions: W 94 x D 3 x H 180 cm Materials: Wool, Linen, Mohair, Jute. Delphine Cobbaert is a Belgian textile artist, designer and...

This 17th century Brussels tapestry has survived the centuries while retaining much of its original splendor. Although it shows some signs of wear and tear over time, it remains in g...

Antique 18th century European original wall tapestry.

B/876 - Flemish XVIII tapestry nice fragment for wall: an idea for an unusual picture on wall, more elegant and less expensive. It is certainly not common to see it in a house.

Colorful abstract mid-century tapestry having a blue background with beautiful explosion of colors, from the house of Chaudoir and designed by Artist Van No...

A spectacular and grand scale 17th century Flemish woven wool tapestry. This nine feet high and thirteen feet wide very decorative tapestry portray...

An absolutely gorgeous Louis XIV style Brass Ormolu Mounted and Framed wool Handvoven Tapestry. Tapestry depicts an music room / orchestra scene with a young lady / organ or piano pl...

Vintage Tapestry Gallant Scene by Belge D' Art from the late 20th century. It is a beautiful tapestry, wall hanging, in Rococo style, featuring a gallant scene - a figural scene in n...

Hera, the Fearsome Queen of Olympus, Tapestry – Brussels Manufacture, 18th Century – No. 1535 Period: 18th Century Condition: Excellent condition Material: Wool & silk Width: 183 cm...