Story of Saint Paul: Preaching to the Women at Philippi tapestry

Designer Designed by Pieter Coecke van Aelst Netherlandish
Woven under the direction of Paulus van Oppenem Flemish
designed ca. 1529, woven ca. 1535 - 1540
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Story of Saint Paul: Preaching to the Women at Philippi tapestry
  • Designer: Designed by Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Netherlandish, Aelst 1502–1550 Brussels)
  • Maker: Woven under the direction of Paulus van Oppenem (Flemish)
  • Date: designed ca. 1529, woven ca. 1535 - 1540
  • Culture: Netherlandish, Brussels
  • Medium: Wool, silk, and gold and silver-metal-wraped threads
  • Dimensions: Overall: 165 3/4 × 153 9/16 in. (421 × 390 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer. ©Kunsthistorisches Museum/ Metropolitan Museum of Art, photo by Bruce White.
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts