A Flemish Allegorical Tapestry Fragment, workshop of Van Den Hecke, after Peter Paul Rubens Brussels, mid 17th century

woven, the lower selvedge with town and weaver's marks respectively, BB and Franschois.Vanden.Hecke, B*B

This is a fragment and has been reduced in height and width. Cut right side, applied with associated border. Lacking outer column. Distressed condition generally. Colours faded and changed hue and threads distressed, appear brittle and there is reweaving. There are clearly visible horizontal splits in areas, especially to the light coloured areas and silks. Tapestry has partial old linen lining. Some of tapestry visible in strips.
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For a comparable tapestry see The Triumph of the Eucharist, An allegorical tapestry, by Frans van den Hecke, after Peter Paul Rubens, Brussels, second half 17th century, depicting the Succession of the Popes, offered at Sotheby's, London, 15 December 1999, Lot 5.