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Written by: Nadia NakamuraContributing Writer · Wine & Spirits
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 881650
Pieter van AelstPrudence
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byPatrimonio Nacional, Museo de Tapices del Palacio de la Granja de San Ildefonso
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| Artist / Maker | Pieter van Aelst |
|---|---|
| Date | 1520 |
| Medium | gold thread, silver thread, silk |
| Type | Tapestry |
| Collection | Patrimonio Nacional, Museo de Tapices del Palacio de la Granja de San Ildefonso |
| Location | Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso |
About the Artist
BiographyPieter van Aelst (1450–1532) — Flemish tapestry weaver, tapestry dealer, and courtier.Disciplines: tapestry weaver, artist, tapestry dealer.Source: Wikidata (CC0) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image: Wikimedia Commons · Data: Wikidata (CC0).
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