1630 / 1650, Great Britain

1630 / 1650, Great Britain

Identifier
T.50-1924
Collection
Material
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
19.5 cm (depth)
20 cm (height)
39 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Unique Picture, embroidered satin depicting the pursuit of Arethusa by Alpheus, observed by a woman in the clouds (possibly Artemis, or another view of Arethusa concealed by Artemis amongst the clouds.). Contained within an embroidered oval frame, the outside corners of the fabric containing a lion, a leopard and various flowers. embroidered, 1630-1650, English; Alpheus and Arethusa