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First Seal: White Horse. Apocalypse of Angers
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First Seal: White Horse. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). First Seal. The Conqueror on the White Horse. 1375 - 1382. First Horseman of the Apocalypse. Scene of the tapestry number 1 from the series Apocalypse of Angers commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou, after cartons attributed to Jean de Bruges (fl. 1368-1381). International gothic. Tapestry. FRANCE. PAYS DE LA LOIRE. MAINE-ET-LOIRE. Angers. Angers Castle
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This image showcases the First Seal: White Horse, also known as The Conqueror on the White Horse, from the Apocalypse of Angers tapestry series. Created between 1375 and 1382, this masterpiece is a testament to the artistic prowess of Nicolas Bataille during the International Gothic period in France. Commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou, the tapestry was designed after cartons attributed to Jean de Bruges. The scene portrays the first horseman of the Apocalypse, riding a magnificent white horse. The horseman, an older man with a flowing beard and wearing armor, represents the Conqueror, or Christ, as described in the biblical Book of Revelation. The image is taken from the first scene of the series, which was displayed at Angers Castle in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France. The intricately woven tapestry, with its horizontal composition and rich color palette, depicts the Old Testament prophecy coming to life. The older men and women in the scene, dressed in medieval attire, add to the older persons' sense of awe and reverence. The image is a striking representation of the Apocalypse, with its powerful symbolism and vivid details. The Apocalypse of Angers tapestry series is a remarkable example of the artistic and cultural significance of the Middle Ages in Europe. This particular scene, with its depiction of the Conqueror on the White Horse, continues to captivate viewers with its beauty, intricacy, and historical importance.
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