A Brussels tapestry fragment after a design by Cornelis Schut (Flemish

'Music', from the 'Seven Liberal Arts' series, depicting a harpist and lute player on a balcony, with a standing figure behind, 250 x 170cm, This tapestry fragment belongs to the celebrated 'Seven Arts' series designed by Cornelis Schut (1597-1655), a leading Flemish painter and pupil of Peter Paul Rubens. The designs proved highly successful and were woven in both Brussels and Bruges during the second half of the 17th century. Brussels records show that, in 1661, the tapestry master Jan Leyniers (1628-1687) was granted the right to produce the series. A set of five related tapestries, including 'Music', is preserved in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, and has been associated with the Leyniers workshop. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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