Category Archives: Medieval tapestries

Medieval tapestries include the Lady with the Unicorn series. Most were originally woven in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. They are now mostly woven by French and Belgian tapesty weavers.

The Lady with the Unicorn tapestries

The Lady with the Unicorn tapestries exhibit in the Cluny Museum is one of two places I know in Paris which bring a sense of awe to all its visitors. The other is Sainte Chapelle (below), the 13th century Gothic … Continue reading

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The Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry must be considered to be one of the most significant pieces of early medieval art. My wife and I were in Normandy several years ago and it seems strange on reflection that we decided not to view … Continue reading

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The Lady with the Unicorn tapestries

Viewing the Lady with the Unicorn tapestries in the Cluny Museum is one of the most memorable parts of a visit to Paris. All six of these tapestry masterpieces hang in their own round room where an atmosphere of awe and … Continue reading

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