Wool; linen lining; 280 x 146 cm.
Brussels, 18th century.
Landscape tapestry: view framed on two sides by tree trunks whose branches form a green, leafy curtain at the top, with birds sitting on the branches. In the foreground are clumps of plants and flowers and a large water bird (heron). In the middle between the trees a pond is visible, and in the depth the outline of the palace building. Bordier (later?) with motif of acanthus leaves, roses, birds and ribbons tied in bows and eight medallions with architectural views arranged around.
Condition: rubbing of the wool in the middle part of the tapestry.
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