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French 16th Century

2 works

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with figures, animals, and a village. The tapestry depicts individuals engaged in various activities such as playing music, herding sheep, and conversing. The background features a castle with turrets and a bridge over water. Foliage and flower patches create a lush surrounding setting. A quaint hut can be seen on one side. Animals including dogs and sheep are present throughout. This is in the style of medieval European tapestries.

Hunting and Pastoral Scenes, with a shepherdess shearing

French 16th Century

The sculpture is a relief portrait on a medallion featuring a woman in profile facing left. She wears an elaborate headdress and the medallion appears to be made of a bronze or brass alloy. Surrounding the medallion is an inscription, “DIANA . DVX . VALENTINORVM . CLARISSIMA.” The craftsmanship shows intricate details in the headdress and the woman's facial features. The medallion appears slightly aged, with wear and patina consistent with its metallic composition.

Diane de Poitiers, 1499-1566, Wife of Louis de Breze, Duchess of Valentinois 1548 [obverse]

French 16th Century