270M Medieval Brusels

Medieval Brussels
TAP270M-1

The top centre of the
tapestry is the Medallion of
Aries, signifying the month
of March and the first of
twelve tapestries designed
by Bernard Van Orley
(1492-1542) devoted to
the chase.

March was the first in the
series being the first day
of the church calendar
year until 1575. The
figures are believed to be
the hunting parties of
Emperor Charles the V and
Emperor Maximillion of
Austria. Depth is achieved
through careful placement
of the figures in the
foreground and the lone
rider in the centre, with
medieval Brussels in the
background. On a hill to
the left are the former
Ducal Palace and the
towers of Saint Jacob de
Caudenberg and the
Nassau Palace. Visible in
the centre are the steeple
of Saint Nicholas Church
and spire of the town hall,
with Saint Gudule's Church
at the far right. The
original of this tapestry is
owned by the Moblier
National Museum in Paris.

Size

140cm x 128cm

275cm x 225cm