Louis XIV Tapestry: Anointing of Jesus, Aubusson, 1700

A Louis XIV biblical tapestry, Aubusson, circa 1700 Woven in…
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A Louis XIV biblical tapestry, Aubusson, circa 1700 Woven in silks and wools, depicting the anointing of Jesus, Jesus depicted seated with bowl at his feet with Mary Magdalene depicted in tears standing in the background, areas of wear and restoration, probably reduced in size with later border, 150 cm, wide, 212 cm, high (59in wide, 83in high)

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Louis Xiv - Louis XIV (1638 ? 1715), known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, ruled through Cardinal Mazarin as chief minister from 1643 to 1661 and as monarch of the House of Bourbon and King of France and Navarre from 1661 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years is one of the longest in French and European history.

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