Flemish, probably Bruges
The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara, 1530-47
Wool and silk tapestry
H 269,24 x W 198 cm
H 106 x W 78 inch
H 106 x W 78 inch
This Flemish tapestry is a remarkable example of 16th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptionally well-preserved color palette. The center of the visual field depicts the martyrdom of Saint Barbara, identified...
This Flemish tapestry is a remarkable example of 16th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptionally well-preserved color palette. The center of the visual field depicts the martyrdom of Saint Barbara, identified by the tower where she was imprisoned.