a piece form the cycle of tapestries woven for Marie de' Medici, The Stories of Queen Artemisia, based on an epic account by Nicolas Houel; woven in the Faubourg Saint-Marcel Manufactory of Marc de Comans and Frauçais de la Planche between 1611 and 1627; warp undyed wool, 6-7½ ends per cm., weft dyed wool and silk, 32-40 ends per cm.

The Coronation Sacrifice, designed c. 1610 (woven 1611–1627)

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Queen Artemisia and her son, Lygdamis, kneel before a marble altar asking God's blessing before Lygdamis is crowned king. The high priest pours wine over the sacrificial bull while trios of children sing songs of praise. Behind the queen regent and her son are courtiers and attendants.

In 17th century France, religious feeling ran high. This scene was meant to convey the commitment of queen regent Marie de' Medici and her son Louis XIII to continuing the French Catholic state and also to inspire viewers by the example of their rulers' faith.

From the Stories of Queen Artemisia series.

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Details
Title
The Coronation Sacrifice
Role
Designer
Dimension
H.166 x W.187-3/4 in. (irregular)
Accession Number
48.13.3
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a piece form the cycle of tapestries woven for Marie de' Medici, The Stories of Queen Artemisia, based on an epic account by Nicolas Houel; woven in the Faubourg Saint-Marcel Manufactory of Marc de Comans and Frauçais de la Planche between 1611 and 1627; warp undyed wool, 6-7½ ends per cm., weft dyed wool and silk, 32-40 ends per cm.