Dutch Tapestry in the
Golden Age
1590-1650
Baroque Masterpieces from the Northern Netherlands
October 19th - December 14th 2007
Timed to coincide with the Metropolitan Museum's landmark October exhibition Tapestry in the Baroque: Threads of Splendor. The Franses exhibition has two objectives: to present an exceptional group of Dutch Baroque tapestries which have never been exhibited in the USA before. To challenge the idea that masterpieces of Western tapestry are all in museums and no longer available on the market.
The eleven works are the largest group of Dutch weaving ever seen in the US, and include five pieces by François Spiering. These include an extraordinary Romance tapestry depicting Amadis of Gaule, the companion to which was acquired last year by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Also included are Dutch tapestry table carpets, cushions and valences with their naturalistic flowers including tulips, which were depicted frequently in the paintings of Vermeer and other masters.
Viewing hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Saturdays by appointment.
For additional information/images please contact:
Lori Rubinfeld +1 212 317 1166 email lori@fransesus.com
