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The Apocalypse Tapestry is a large medieval set of tapestries commissioned by Louis I, the Duke of Anjou, and woven in Paris between 1377 and 1382.It depicts the story of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelation by Saint John the Divine in colourful images, spread over six tapestries that originally totalled 90 scenes, and were about six metres high, and 140 metres long in total.
Tapestry of the Apocalypse, an extraordinary work. Created at the end of the 14th century for Duke Louis I of Anjou, the work is most impressive. At 103 metres in length, it’s the largest surviving set of medieval tapestries in the world. Exhibited in a gallery specially made for it within the grounds of the Château des Ducs d’Anjou ...
The tapestry finally returned to the Chateau d'Angers in 1954, shortly after the military occupation following the second world war had ended. The Apocalypse Tapestry is the largest series of tapestries of its kind that exists, although the form in which we see the tapestry is not the original: in 1382 the tapestry was in just six parts, each ...
Jun 26, 2019 · A Bit of History. The tapestry was woven in Paris between 1373 and 1382 for Louis I of Anjou. Originally 133 meters (436 feet) long and six meters (20 feet) high, it was designed by Hennequin de Bruges. He was the foremost painter of the Bruges School who lived in France from 1368 as an employee of the French King Charles V (1364 to 1380).
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C'est la plus grande tapisserie conservée du Moyen Âge ! L'Apocalypse de Louis Ier d'Anjou est un trésor de l’art français inscrit à l'UNESCO. Ses images saisissantes et son récit symbolique fascinent les femme et les hommes depuis plus de 600 ans. Levons le voile sur ce chef-d'œuvre conservé au château d'Angers.
Nov 16, 2023 · The Apocalypse Tapestry is notably huge, surpassing the dimensions of an entire room upon completion. It comprises six sections, each stretching an impressive 78 feet in width and 20 feet in height. Housing a total of 90 distinct scenes, the tapestry, unfortunately, witnessed the loss of 19 scenes, leaving only 71 extant today.
The tapestry of the Apocalypse: the essential in 2 minutes! 103 meters long, 4.50 meters high, 74 scenes, a virtuoso weaving, striking details, expressive characters, a fantastic story evoking war, pollution, disease, famine, death, but also ... hope: meeting with a unique masterpiece in the world!
