Writing a novel set in 16th century Flanders, it would be near on impossible not to a feature a tapestry somewhere within the pages. And so I went off to investigate.
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This is my wall hanging of choice. Alas, at £21,521.07 (interesting exact price) I won't be making a bid. Why this one? Well it origins seem ideal - dating from the end of the 16th century and Flanders (possibly created in the city of Enghein). But I am drawn to the composition. Apparently a style popular of the time, it consists of animals in a lush forest. In the foreground are wild creatures surrounded by acanthus leaves or aristolochia called "feuilles de choux" or cabbage leaves. A border of fruit, hares and birds. There is the view of a village behind. Meanwhile two dogs attacking a white (presumably female) horse. The loss of innocence?
