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Tapestry of wool and silk, depiction of the seven liberal arts

This is a Flemish Masterpiece

Manufacturer

Cornelis (I) Schut (ontwerper),

anonymous (vervaardiger)

Period and date

17de eeuw
(circa 1675 - circa 1680)

MASTERPIECE

This tapestry depicts the seven liberal arts. On the far left is the winged Astrologia, astronomy, with an armillary sphere next to her. This is different from the separate Astrologia (XVII.1972.0056) tapestry, where her attribute is a celestial globe.

The armillary sphere is an instrument known since classical antiquity. A central sphere represents the earth, around which are mounted several rotating rings. These rings represent the heavens, as we see them from earth. Using an armillary sphere, the apparent movement of the universe can be demonstrated in an way that is understandable. In addition, the instrument can also be used to make calculations, such as when the sun rises or sets on a particular day, or the position of the stars at a specific moment.

Details

Opschrift
opschrift (cartouche bovenaan): ARTES DEPRIMIT BELLVM AQVIBVS SVSTINETVR
Dimension
geheel, height: 518 cm
geheel, width: 366 cm

Identification

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Category
Objectnaam
Materials
Inventory number
XVII.O.0011

Linked open data

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Copyright
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Verwante items

Wandtapijt van wol en zijde, de Dialectica

Manufacturer

Cornelis (I) Schut (ontwerper)

Period and date

17de eeuw
(circa 1675)

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