A 17th century Parisian workshop tapestry depicting the story of Rinaldo and Armida, by Simon Vouet, circa 1640
Estimate €60,000-80,000
It is traditionally accepted that the series of paintings, depicting the Rinaldo and Armida cycle by Simon Vouet, was executed for Henri de Fourcy, superintendent of the King’s Buildings, for the Chessy Château’s gallery (destroyed after the French Revolution).
This cycle, woven three times for the Crown and several times for private patrons, became part of the Barberini collections quite early. Nowadays, it is the most complete cycle and was transferred to the Flint Institute of Arts.
