7 x 15 Antique French Verdure Tapestry 77237

77237 Louis XIV Style Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Adonis, Venus, & Amour Wall Hanging 07'00 x 14'06. Drawing inspiration by Italian Baroque painter, Francesco Albani, Peter Paul Rubens, and artist Jan van Orley, this antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a mythological scene of Adonis, Venus, and her son, Amor (Cupid). The left side of the antique verdure tapestry displays a city landscape with a Corinthian column portico, and a fountain while nearby Venus tries to seduce Adonis with Amour (Cupid) in the background. Surrounded by trees, dense foliage, and flowers, a bridge and mountains with the beginnings of a lush pastoral forest lead to viewer's eyes from the middle to the right portraying an idyllic setting. A couple, one holding a spear is ready to embark on his hunt adds fundamental interest to the verdure landscape scene. The antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry is enclosed with a delicate ribbon scroll border. Predominantly rendered in variegated shades of cerulean, verdigris, brown, and beige, this antique French Aubusson tapestry embodies true verdure water and landscapes coloring in blues, greens, and browns. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this antique Aubusson wall hanging can enliven nearly any opulent period-interior with color and vitality. Well-suited for French, Rococo, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, Rococo, Chippendale, Regal, Aubusson, Baroque, Renaissance, Old World, Traditional, European, and Savonnerie inspired interiors with Gobelins or Beauvais style. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an ottoman style interior, this antique French verdure tapestry will bring vibrant life where it is displayed. Lined with a fabric backing. Abrash. Handwoven silk and wool. Made in France. Measures: 07'00 x 14'06.