A tapestry depicting Venus punishing Psyche

A tapestry depicting Venus punishing Psyche Wool and silk weaving, backed in cotton. Narrative composition depicting scenes from the mythological tale. Psyche in the foreground being chastised by the handmaidens of Venus and two other women; Venus above, reprimanding Cupid. In the background, a grisaille with two further scenes alluding to the perilous tasks of Psyche. Without borders; a closed vertical cut through the centre. Last restoration and cleaning in 1996. Height 246, width 301 cm. Attributed to Brussels, first half 17th C.

Schätzpreis:€8,000

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