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The Two Statues from a set of the Story of Artemisia

After a drawing by Antoine Caron French
early 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Two Statues from a set of the Story of Artemisia
  • Artist: After a drawing by Antoine Caron (French, Beauvais 1521–1599 Paris)
  • Maker: Woven under the direction of Frans van den Planken (François de La Planche) (active 1601–27)
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Culture: French, Paris
  • Medium: Wool, silk (18-19 warps per inch, 8 per cm.)
  • Dimensions: H. 158 x W. 138 inches (401.3 x 350.5 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Lindo J. Johnson, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.328
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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