The Skog tapestry is a medieval textile work of art discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912. Its subject matter remains a topic of scholarly discussion, and it is presently housed in the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm.
Facts
Year CreatedRadiocarbon dated to between 1240 and 1410, most probably the late 13th century; 1290 used as a circa estimate. MediumLinen and wool tapestry woven in soumak technique 1 LocationSwedish History Museum, Stockholm, Sweden 1 Connections
In Form
Medieval Swedish woven wall hanging.
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, located there.
Sources
1. Skog Tapestry (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationDating section
the tapestry was made sometime between 1240 and 1410, and most probably during the late 13th century
Materials section
The tapestry is made of a mixture of linen and wool and woven in soumak technique
Location section
The tapestry is presently housed in the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm
Genre reference
The Skog tapestry is a medieval textile work of art discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912.
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