CreatorPhileppe Wauters

Place of OriginAntwerp; Belgium

Date17th century

DescriptionThis tapestry is part of one of the largest surviving sets by Philip Wauters of Antwerp, which depicts the life of Moses; although it is not a complete set, as it does not include the ‘parting of the Red Sea’ and the ‘Giving of the Ten Commandments’. Once the home to the powerful Prince-Bishops of Durham, it is likely that these tapestries have resided in Durham Castle since the 17th century.

TagsTapestry, Antwerp, Religion

Dimensions4470 x 3276

Material/MediumWool; silk

Institutional Link to Objecthttp://discover.durham.ac.uk/44DUR_VU1:CSCOP_ALL:44DUR_ADLIB_DS51797

Image LicenseCC-BY

Image Rights Holder© Durham University

Photographic Credits© Durham University

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