a piece form the tapestry cycle 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 Mark de Comans and François de la Planche, between 1611 nd 1627; warp undyed wool, 5½-7 ends per cm., weft dyed wool and silk, 28-40 ends per cm.

Heralds on Horseback, designed 1610–1612 (woven 1611–1627)

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Title
Heralds on Horseback
Artist Life
1756–1806
Role
Designer
Dimension
H.162-5/8 x W.238-1/4 in. (irregular)
Accession Number
48.13.5
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a piece form the tapestry cycle 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 Mark de Comans and François de la Planche, between 1611 nd 1627; warp undyed wool, 5½-7 ends per cm., weft dyed wool and silk, 28-40 ends per cm.