Apocalypse Tapestry, Musee de la Tapisserie de l'Apocalypse

Christ with the Sword, depicting Christ holding a double edged sword of wisdom in his mouth, revealing the mystery of the 7 candelabras (7 churches of Asia illuminated by 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit) and of the 7 red stars in his hand (angels of the 7 churches) with St John bowing down, detail of the first piece depicting the Seven Seals, from the Tenture de l'Apocalypse or Apocalypse Tapestry, made 1373-82 by Nicolas Bataille in the workshop of Robert Poincon after preparatory drawings by Hennequin de Bruges, in the Musee de la Tapisserie de l'Apocalypse, in the Chateau d'Angers, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. The tapestry was commissioned by Louis I duc d'Anjou and depicts the Apocalypse of John. It measures 140m and is divided into 6 pieces with 90 scenes. Although bequeathed to Angers Cathedral by King Rene in the 15th century, the tapestry was reconstructed and restored in the 19th century, listed as a historic monument and exhibited in the castle. Picture by Manuel Cohen

Picture No

13459635

Media ID

45397320

Size

7087px x 4215px (16.9MB)

Credit

Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen