Gobelin Collection

DAPHNE AND APOLLO. Daphne, pursued by Apollo, is transformed into a laurel (bay) tree. Line engraving after a late 19th century Gobelin tapestry

Paranormal. The dwarves and the top hat. Imagery "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1900 (colour engraving)
3434979 Paranormal. The dwarves and the top hat. Imagery "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1900 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Paranormal. Coll. Part. Paranormal)

Wealth of the Indies. 17th century (chromolithograph)
536472 Wealth of the Indies. 17th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Design for Gobelin tapestry showing rich flora and fauna and products of West Indies and Central and South America)

Roma: Palazzo del Quirinale, Sala del Gobelin (b / w photo)
6017611 Roma: Palazzo del Quirinale, Sala del Gobelin (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palazzo del Quirinale, Sala del Gobelin)

Teinture, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)
1766887 Teinture, c.1820-35 (porcelain) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapisseries des Gobelin / Teinture)

Sancho arriving on the island of Barataria, 1772 (silk and wool)
1766128 Sancho arriving on the island of Barataria, 1772 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 368.3x414 cm; J

The Month of February, from the series of tapestries
XIR391184 The Month of February, from the series of tapestries The Months or Royal Residences, produced in the Gobelins Workshop for Louis XIV (tapestry) c.1699 by Le Brun

The Month of January / The Louvre, from the series of tapestries
XIR391182 The Month of January/ The Louvre, from the series of tapestries The Months or Royal Residences, produced in the Gobelins Workshop for Louis XIV (tapestry) by Le Brun

Don Quixote is cured of his folly by wisdom, 1773 (silk and wool)
1766126 Don Quixote is cured of his folly by wisdom, 1773 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 370.8x386.1 cm; J

Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool)
1766129 Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 368x406 cm; J

Sanchos meal on the island of Barataria, 1770-72 (silk and wool)
1766127 Sanchos meal on the island of Barataria, 1770-72 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 370.8x507.5 cm; J

Jean de Jullienne (1686-1766) 1722 (oil on canvas)
XIR212570 Jean de Jullienne (1686-1766) 1722 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Francois de (1645-1730); 90x72 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Tapestry: La Poltronnerie de Sancho a la chasse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Tapestry: Don Quichotte gueri de sa folie par la sagesse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present

Tapestry: Le Repas de Sancho dans l Ile de Barataria, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Tapestry: L Entree de Sancho dans l Ile de Barataria, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Wealth of the Indies. 17th century design for Gobelin tapestry showing rich flora and fauna and products of West Indies and Central and South America. Chromolithograph

FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)
FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum). Workshop of dry cleaners of the Gobelin tapestries (Manufacture des Gobelins). French painting 18th c. FRANCE. Paris

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE. The weaving of a Gobelin tapestry. Line engraving, French, mid-18th century

The Gobelin Tapestries, Linderhof Castle, Upper Bavaria, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Lyon, France - International Exhibition (1 / 7)
Lyon, France - International Exhibition - 16th century Gobelin tapestries, displayed in the Salon Cheret Date: 1914

Jehan Gobelin
JEHAN GOBELIN French weaver and innovator in tapestry manufacture. Date: ? - 1476

Gobelin Tapestries
Visitors to the Hostel Royal des Goblins admire the tapestries produced by the royal manufactory. Date: circa 1700

Antimacassar - 1
Antimacassar in Gobelin stitch, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetypal Victorian symbol

Tapestry / Gobelins
The Gobelins tapestry manufacture, France - various operations being shown to visitors

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"Gobelin: A Tapestry of Mythology, History, and Fiction" Step into the enchanting world tapestries, where artistry weaves tales that transcend time. In the Palazzo del Quirinale's Sala del Gobelin, a captivating line engraving transports us to the mythological encounter between Daphne and Apollo. As Apollo relentlessly pursues her, Daphne's transformation into a laurel tree is immortalized in this intricate masterpiece. Travel further back in time to c. 1820-35 when teinture porcelain showcases delicate colors inspired by Gobelin tapestries. The island of Barataria comes alive as Sancho arrives amidst silk and wool threads in 1772; his journey unfolds with scenes depicting Sanchos' cowardice at the hunt or his hearty meal on Barataria. The series of tapestries dedicated to each month reveals glimpses into life throughout the year. February brings forth its own charm while January graces The Louvre with its exquisite beauty. Don Quixote himself finds solace within these woven wonders as he is cured of folly by wisdom in 1773. Le Brun's "Przeszo Przyszoci unknown" takes us on an artistic voyage through history, capturing moments like the triumph of a Roman emperor. Immerse yourself in these masterpieces at Elysee Palace's salon d Hemicycle; let your imagination wander among threads that tell stories beyond words can express, and are not just mere decorations but windows into worlds both real and imagined – they are portals connecting past and present for all who dare to explore their magic.