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Felletin Tapestry - The Triumph Of Alexander The Great - 17th Century
The Victory of Alexander the Great Entering Babylon, after cartoons from the workshop of Charles Le Brun, circa 1680.
Tapestry from Felletin in wool and silk, lined with linen.
Low-warp tapestry with fresh colors and in perfect condition.
The victorious entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon is part of the series that Louis XIV
commissioned from Charles Le Brun to exalt the glory of the Sun King. Originally conceived
to furnish one of the royal residences, this decoration was never executed.
This tapestry enjoyed great success throughout Europe, notably thanks to the engravings of Gérard Edelinck.
Provenance: private collection.
Period: 17th century.
Dimensions: 276 x 276 cm.
Tapestry from Felletin in wool and silk, lined with linen.
Low-warp tapestry with fresh colors and in perfect condition.
The victorious entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon is part of the series that Louis XIV
commissioned from Charles Le Brun to exalt the glory of the Sun King. Originally conceived
to furnish one of the royal residences, this decoration was never executed.
This tapestry enjoyed great success throughout Europe, notably thanks to the engravings of Gérard Edelinck.
Provenance: private collection.
Period: 17th century.
Dimensions: 276 x 276 cm.
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