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design by Lodewijck van Schoor; cartoon by Lodewijck van Schoor (figures) and Pieter Spierincx (background); woven in Brussels in an undetermined workshop

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a scene depicting a landscape with ships, figures, and a floral border. The figures are dressed in elaborate costumes and surrounded by exotic animals and terrestrial features. They interact with each other and objects like baskets of fruits, suggesting a theme related to exploration or the exotic. The painting is rich in color and detail, emphasizing textiles and floral motifs, resembling Baroque art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1675/1699
Medium
tapestry: undyed wool warp, dyed wool and silk weft
Dimensions
9171 × 6308 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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