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3481833 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley, Bernaert van (c.1492-1541) (circle of); 366x422 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woven in wools and silks, depicting the Month of December from The Medallion Months, with the blood-letting of a boar by a butcher, his helper and a woman, to the left two boys with a torch next to a maid speaking to her master and mistress, to the right a group standing around a fire, the scene is surmounted by the personification of December inscribed FOLUS, surrounded by wind-blowing putti, the sky with clouds and snow, various buildings in the background, in a circular frame with winged putti-faces and centred by a medallion with a ram inscribed below DECEMBRE, to the top left corner the personification of the North Wind with his bellows inscribed AQUILON, to right top corner the figure of a bearded man, the lower right corner shows a wood with an owl and various other birds, the lower left corner depicts a man and woman catching birds in a bag and cage, the border with ribbon-tied garlands of flowers and fruits, the corners with a foliated mask with ram-horns, a lion and two snails, restorations to light silks and brown wools
the cartoons were almost certainly drawn by an artist from the circle of Bernard van Orley); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23013786
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This print showcases a magnificent Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December. Created around 1525 by Bernaert van Orley, or an artist from his circle, this wool and silk masterpiece is part of The Medallion Months series. Intricately woven with exquisite detail, the tapestry portrays a scene of bustling activity during the winter month. To the left, we witness a butcher and his helper blood-letting a boar while a woman assists them. Nearby, two boys hold torches as they converse with their maid and her master and mistress. To the right, a group gathers around a roaring fire to keep warm in the cold weather. Above them hovers December personified as FOLUS, surrounded by playful putti blowing gusts of wind across the sky filled with clouds and snowflakes. The tapestry's circular frame features winged putti-faces along its edges and centers on a medallion showcasing a ram inscribed with "DECEMBRE". Additional elements include depictions of Aquilon (the North Wind), birds in flight within woodland scenes, and individuals capturing birds in bags and cages. Restored over time to preserve its beauty, this remarkable artwork also boasts ribbon-tied garlands adorned with flowers and fruits along its border. This print allows us to appreciate every intricate detail captured within this historical treasure that now resides in private collection.
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