Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Renaissance Born on the glass-making island

Born on the glass-making island of Murano in northern Italy

woven at the Gobelins during the second half of the 17th century

Woven from a work of Gustav Klimt

pheasants in flight have long been a theme of artistic works throughout history

is surrounded by the mountain valley in the Lake Como region of Lombardy

Maison Royale French Wall Tapestry Renaissance Born on the glass-making islandFrom a set of tapestries called the Royale Residences made at the Gobelins for King Louis XIV towards the end of 17th century. They were designed by Charles Le Brun a prominent painter and designer of the late 17th century. Le Bruns work was admired by many, especially King Louis XIV, who eventually made him the First Painter to the King. This jacquard woven tapestry depicts a castle surrounded by green foliage contrasted by a foreground of a columned