A FRANCO-FLEMISH TAPESTRY WITH THE MIRACULOUS HEALING OF GODEFROY DE BOUILLON EARLY 17TH CENTURY |

No lining. Some restoration throughout including cream colored silk areas. Dry. Could benefit from cleaning.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

This subject was inspired by the epic poem Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (d. 1595), which was first published in 1581. The poem retraced the fictional account of the hero, Godefroy de Bouillon, and his Christian knights' combat against the Saracens who he captured in Jerusalem during the First Crusade. A popular theme in the 17th century and early 18th century, the tapestry cartoons were copied from engravings by Antonio Tempesta (d. 1630), Michel Lasne (d. 1667) and François Chauveau (d. 1676). Another tapestry series of this subject, made in the second half of the 17th century, is in the Musée du Berry in Bourges and once adorned the castle of Villeperdue in Sainte-Thorette.