The war of Troy – MANUFACTURE DES GOBELINS

Very important and large tapestry in polychrome wool and silk.
This panel depicts the Trojan War, with the presence of the famous wooden horse in front of the city in full destruction. This siege lasted ten years and the Greeks entered the city thanks to this ruse of Odysseus.
In the foreground, the Greek King Agamemnon under a victorious canopy, standing before the defeated King Priam of Troy, at the end of this legendary conflict in Greek mythology. Very important and beautiful border with decorations of attributes of power, Fame and pieces of goldsmith’s work, flanked by flowery vases on entablatures.

French work of the XVII century, 1680-1700.

The borders have their original dimensions.