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3481830 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley, Bernaert van (c.1492-1541) (circle of); 366x422 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woven in wools and silks, depicting the Month of December from The Medallion Months, with the blood-letting of a boar by a butcher, his helper and a woman, to the left two boys with a torch next to a maid speaking to her master and mistress, to the right a group standing around a fire, the scene is surmounted by the personification of December inscribed FOLUS, surrounded by wind-blowing putti, the sky with clouds and snow, various buildings in the background, in a circular frame with winged putti-faces and centred by a medallion with a ram inscribed below DECEMBRE, to the top left corner the personification of the North Wind with his bellows inscribed AQUILON, to right top corner the figure of a bearded man, the lower right corner shows a wood with an owl and various other birds, the lower left corner depicts a man and woman catching birds in a bag and cage, the border with ribbon-tied garlands of flowers and fruits, the corners with a foliated mask with ram-horns, a lion and two snails, restorations to light silks and brown wools
the cartoons were almost certainly drawn by an artist from the circle of Bernard van Orley); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23676702
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This print showcases a magnificent Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December. Created around 1525 by Bernaert van Orley or an artist from his circle, this wool and silk masterpiece is part of The Medallion Months series. The central scene portrays the blood-letting of a boar by a butcher, assisted by his helper and a woman. To the left, two boys hold torches while conversing with their maid and her master and mistress. On the right side, a group gathers around a warming fire. Above them all stands December personified as FOLUS, surrounded by mischievous putti blowing winds through the cloudy sky filled with snowflakes. The intricate circular frame features winged putti-faces along with a medallion showcasing a ram inscribed "DECEMBRE". In each corner, we find fascinating details: the North Wind represented as AQUILON with his bellows in one top corner; an enigmatic bearded man in another; an owl and various birds inhabiting a wood in the lower right corner; and finally, a man and woman capturing birds in bags and cages on the lower left. Restorations have been made to preserve this remarkable artwork's light silks and brown wools over time. This photograph was taken by eChristies Images for Fine Art Finder, allowing us to admire every intricate detail of this Flemish treasure that has transcended centuries without losing its allure or storytelling power.
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