Tapestry with the arms of Emperor Charles V
This tapestry symbolizes the power of the Habsburg Emperor Charles V. Surrounded by abundant plants and flowers, a crowned double-headed eagle bears his coat of arms. Charles was ruler, among others, of Austria, Hungary, Sicily, Spain, Burgundy, and the Low Countries. Until his abdication in 1555, he was the most powerful man in Europe. Such tapestries were probably used on festive occasions.
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Tapestry with the arms of Emperor Charles V
This tapestry symbolizes the power of the Habsburg Emperor Charles V. Surrounded by abundant plants and flowers, a crowned double-headed eagle bears his coat of arms. Charles was ruler, among others, of Austria, Hungary, Sicily, Spain, Burgundy, and the Low Countries. Until his abdication in 1555, he was the most powerful man in Europe. Such tapestries were probably used on festive occasions.
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Dit tapijt symboliseert de mac ...... gebruikt bij feestelijkheden.
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This tapestry symbolizes the p ...... bly used on festive occasions.
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BK-17260-B
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Rijksmuseum
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Tapestry with the arms of Emperor Charles V
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Tapijt met het wapen van keizer Karel V
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created
c. 1540 - c. 1555
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ca. 1540 - ca. 1555
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extent
breedte 175 cm
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height 200.5 cm
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hoogte 200,5 cm
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width 175 cm
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Collectie: Europese wandtapijten
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provenance
See the provenance for BK-17260-A.
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derde kwart 16e eeuw
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second quarter 16th century
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third quarter 16th century
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tweede kwart 16e eeuw
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