Wool and silk tapestry depicting a banker making a loan tra
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Wool and silk tapestry depicting a banker making a loan tra
Wool and silk tapestry depicting a banker making a loan transaction and recorded in the ledger. Arithmetic. 1520, approx. Tournai
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This stunning 1520s wool and silk tapestry, hailing from the artistic hub of Tournai, Belgium, captures the essence of the burgeoning economic landscape of the Renaissance era. The intricately woven scene portrays a banker in the act of recording a loan transaction in his ledger. With a furrowed brow and quill in hand, he meticulously writes down the details of the loan, while his assistant, a woman, holds open a large, leather-bound notebook. The banker's desk is adorned with coins of various denominations, a testament to the volume of financial transactions taking place. The presence of an arithmetic table and a counting frame further underscores the importance of mathematics in the world of commerce during this period. The tapestry provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily workings of a bank during the Renaissance, a time when the role of financial institutions was becoming increasingly significant in the modern economy. The exquisite detail and vibrant colors of the tapestry serve as a reminder of the artistic and economic achievements of the era, and the enduring allure of the past.
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