A LILLE MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY

A LILLE MYTHOLOGICAL TAPESTRY

Early 18th Century, attributed to Guillaume Werniers

Woven in wool and silks depicting Aurora and Cephalus, probably from a Cephalus and Procris or Loves of the Gods series, he with a net accompanied by hounds, Cupid in his chariot, all within a rocky landscape, enclosed by a border of repeated acanthus leaves, the corners with shell motifs, areas of minor repairs

10ft. 3 in. x 8ft. 7 in. (312.5 cm. x 256.5 cm.)