Panel with Mythological Hunting Scenes including Diana and Acteon

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1930.368
People: Unidentified Artist
Title: Panel with Mythological Hunting Scenes including Diana and Acteon
Classification: Textile Arts
Work Type: textile
Date: early 17th century
Places: Creation Place: Europe
Culture: Flemish
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/214989

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Silk needlepoint
Technique: Needlepoint
Dimensions: 36.2 x 132.72 cm (14 1/4 x 52 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Nettie G. Naumburg
Accession Year: 1930
Object Number: 1930.368
Division: European and American Art
Contact: am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Two horizontal strips sewn together, embroidered with polychromed tent stitch ("canvas" work as opposed to crewel work), depicting figures and dogs in a landscape - possibly three of four seperate mythological episodes. Plain weave linen canvas support with a backing of pale yellow ribbed silk.

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