The Apocalypse Tapestry is a large medieval set of tapestries commissioned by Louis I, 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 colorful images, spread over six tapestries that originally totaled ninety scenes and measured about six meters high and one hundred forty meters long in total.
Facts
Year CreatedWoven in Paris between 1377 and 1382; commissioned around 1373. MediumWool and silk tapestry with gilt and silver thread 1 LocationChateau d'Angers, France 1 Connections
In Form
Medieval woven tapestry cycle (the Angers Apocalypse Tapestry).
In Movement
The Angers Apocalypse Tapestry (1377-1382) is a canonical International Gothic textile work.
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: France, located there.
Sources
1. Apocalypse Tapestry (Wikipedia)
WikipediaWikipedia, Apocalypse Tapestry, Description and style section
The tapestry is dominated by blue, red and ivory coloured threads, supported by orange and green colours, with gilt and silver woven into the wool and silk.
Wikipedia, Apocalypse Tapestry, lead paragraph (Chateau d'Angers sentence)
Most of the tapestry was recovered and restored in the 19th century and is now on display at the Château d'Angers.
Wikipedia, Apocalypse Tapestry, lead paragraph (commission and weaving dates sentence)
The Apocalypse Tapestry is a large medieval set of tapestries commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou, and woven in Paris between 1377 and 1382.
Genre reference
The Apocalypse Tapestry is a large medieval set of tapestries commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou, and woven in Paris between 1377 and 1382.
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