Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Renaissance woven at the Gobelins during

woven at the Gobelins during the second half of the 17th century

The lion on the left holds up a pennant

Born on the glass-making island of Murano in northern Italy

An Eastern inspired piece

A tapestry with darker colors

Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Renaissance woven at the Gobelins duringFrom a set of tapestries called the Royale Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. They were designed by Charles Le Brun a prominent painter and designer of the late 17th century. Le Bruns work was admired by many, especially King Louis XIV, who eventually made him the First Painter to the King. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned