A Brussels mythological tapestry of the Judgment of Paris, from the workshop of Nicasius Aerts, first quarter 17th century; featuring the three goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite in the center, with Paris selecting Aphrodite (aka- Venus) as the most beautiful of the three, and giving her his apple with Cupid looking on.  Paris chooses Aphrodite largely because she promises to help him win the love of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman alive, and their subsequent affair would begin the Trojan War.  Enclosed within an elaborate border of a seascape filled with a variety of fish and flanked by river gods, woodland scenes with various animals, and elaborate fruiting swags and birds in the upper border, weaver’s mark on the lower right selvage, and the Brussels town mark on the lower left selvage.  Wool with silk inlay.

Hanging: The tapestry comes ready for hanging, with linen backing and a strip of hook and loop tape at the top end, which can be connected to the opposite side of the supplied hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs. We now have a large selection of antique tapestry rods available as well, which we can provide detail upon request.

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