Panel of fine Brussels tapestry. Late 16th century... Lot 190

Panel of fine Brussels tapestry. Late 16th century (Flanders) In silk and wool Walk in a garden with pergolas Henri 4 in 1st plan accompanied by Marguerite de Valois (the queen Margot), French park, pergolas and the castle of Nerac in perspective This tapestry shows the magnificent vegetable garden of a rich residence, with a cloister. While gardeners and gardeners are busy with their work, many couples are counting flowers in the alleys, under the shelter of flowered arbors. Pet dogs, a duck pond, a fishing heron, a salamander and a coypu enliven the setting. Noble walkers and horsemen come out of the forest and approach the vegetable garden. A large city and many buildings appear on the hillside. Gallooned border. Height : 176 ; Width : 315cm Maintenance restorations