Manufacture des Gobelins, the prestige of the tapestry

Belles Demeures 19 Dec 2017
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Through a historical monography, the Manufacture des Gobelins pays homage to the tapestry, an artistic expression that has contributed to the cultural prestige of France, since the Middle Ages.

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Manufacture des Gobelins, le prestige de la tapisserie
Around the staircase of honor, the tapestries narrate a mythological legend or a biblical episode. © DR
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From the Middle Ages up until today, tapestries have always been an exterior sign of wealth. Palaces, châteaux, artistocratic homesteads and museums showcase these exceptional works produced on weaving looms with gold and silver threads. Highly appreciated for their wide array of intense colours, made with natural plants, they have an inestimable historical value in terms of the arts.

The French tapestry, star of the Manufacture des Gobelins

While the Apocalyps or the Lady with the Unicorn are part of our collective imaginary, many of these unique tapestries are still quite confidential. This is the reason why the Éditions du Patrimoine are publishing a book that takes us on a five-century journey, revealing unique beauties, thanks to a dedicated team of art historians, curators and technicians.

Tapestry of Louis XIV visiting La Manufacture des Gobelins Very famous, this tapestry shows Louis XIV visiting the Manufacture des Gobelins. © DR
Manufacture des Gobelins tapestry of Ladscape with birds and cascade A paradise on earth naturalistic image, this tapestry idealizes a « Landscape with birds at the cascade ». © DR

A patrimony to rediscover

This work is also a very good pretext to share with you the treasures of famous institutions, with in the front row precious furniture pieces from the  Mobilier National, tapestries from the Manufactures des Gobelins and Beauvais, the Cité Internationale of the Tapisserie d’Aubusson, but also the very important collection of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux. A golden opportunity to rediscover a unique and overlooked patrimony…

Manufacture des Gobelins book and Angeli Ministrantes tapestry Next to this landmark book figures the tapestry named « Angeli Ministrantes ». © DR

French tapestry, a tradition renewed.

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