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Woodcutters Working at a Deer Park, c. 1515-35 (wool and silk thread)
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Woodcutters Working at a Deer Park, c. 1515-35 (wool and silk thread)
3746292 Woodcutters Working at a Deer Park, c.1515-35 (wool and silk thread) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 341.6x321.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: One of four Hunting Parks Tapestries (see XOS 3746291) featuring activities around an enclosed hunting park.
Woodsmen work in a hunting park filled with deer while noble figures stroll nearby.
Produced for aristocratic homes, such tapestries depict a world of privilege. ); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 22655168
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Deer Enclosed Enclosure Fauna Fence Hanging Hounds Hunters Labor Nobles Privilege Privileged Status Wall Hanging Weaving Woodcutter Woven Aristocrats Laborer
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This print showcases the intricate tapestry titled "Woodcutters Working at a Deer Park" created by the Netherlandish School in the 16th century. Measuring an impressive 341.6x321.3 cm, this wool and silk thread masterpiece is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. The tapestry forms part of a series called Hunting Parks Tapestries, with each piece depicting various activities within an enclosed hunting park. In this particular scene, woodsmen can be seen diligently working amidst a lush deer-filled landscape while noble figures leisurely stroll nearby. These exquisite tapestries were crafted specifically for aristocratic homes and offer a glimpse into a world of privilege during medieval times. The artwork beautifully portrays scenes that symbolize status and wealth through its depiction of castles, nobility, hunting dogs, and flourishing flora. With its meticulous weaving technique and attention to detail, this wall hanging exemplifies both artistic mastery and historical significance. It serves as a reminder of the labor-intensive process involved in creating such grand textiles during that era. Through this remarkable artwork, viewers are transported back to an age where society was structured around class distinctions and where aristocrats reveled in their privileged lifestyles surrounded by nature's beauty.
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