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Alexander Encounters Thalestris, Queen of the Amazons, from The Story of Alexander the Great

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. 1600

Artist:

Flanders, possibly Tournai

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Alexander Encounters Thalestris, Queen of the Amazons, from The Story of Alexander the Great

Place

Flanders (Object made in)

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Made 1595–1605

Medium

Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave

Dimensions

392.3 × 276.8 cm (154 1/2 × 109 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Stanley Keith

Reference Number

1958.280

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