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Procession of the Fat Ox from a Teniers Series

A work made of wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave.

Date:

c. 1725

Artist:

After a design by Jan van Orley (Flemish, 1665–1735)
Woven at the workshop of Daniel IV Leyniers (Flemish, 1705–1770)
Flanders, Brussels

About this artwork

This tapestry depicts peasants and townspeople leading an ox to be butchered for a feast in celebration of Shrove Tuesday (also known as Fat Tuesday), the last day before the start of Lent. A barmaid distributes refreshments outside a tavern named the Sign of the Cross, musicians lead the procession, and people skate and sled on the frozen ice, giving the scene a general atmosphere of revelry and mirth. Genre scenes of rural life were a popular theme for tapestries in 18th-century Europe, emphasizing the rustic charm of country living.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Workshop of Daniel IV Leyniers (Producer)

Title

Procession of the Fat Ox from a Teniers Series

Place

Brussels (Object made in)

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Made 1715–1735

Medium

Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave

Dimensions

389 × 336.6 cm (153 1/8 × 132 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles Zadok

Reference Number

1950.1637

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