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Mazarin Tapestry

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Also known as: “The Glorification of Christ”, “The Triumph of Christ”(Show More)
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Mazarin Tapestry
Mazarin Tapestry The Triumph of Christ, known as the Mazarin Tapestry, Brussels, c. 1500; in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. 3.30 × 3.90 metres.

The Mazarin Tapestry, dating to around 1500, is a notable example of a late 15th-century "golden carpet" tapestry, characterized by its extensive use of gold threads. These "golden carpets" were a specialty of Brussels during that period. Tapestries, in general, are decorative textiles where the design is woven directly into the fabric during the weaving process. Historically, they were luxury items for the wealthy, often created as single panels or sets for wall hangings or upholstery. The creation of tapestries was a collaborative art, typically involving a painter for the design and a weaver to execute it.12

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