The arts in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (1886)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London : J.S. Virtue & Co. · leaf 61
Tapestry.—Needlework Embroidery in Ancient Greek and Roman Times.—Attalic Carpets.—Manufacture of Carpets in Cloisters.—Manufactory at Poitiers in theTwelfth Century.—The Bayeaux Tapestry.—Arras Carpets.—Inventory of the Tapestries ofCharles V. ; enormous Value of these Embroidered… … F there is an art which bears brilliant testimony to theindustry and ingenuity of mankind in the remotest ages,undoubtedlj^ it is that of weaving or of embroideringtapestry; for, however far back we trace the annals ofnations, we find this art flourishing and producing mar-vels of workmanship. Let…
Art, Medieval · Art, Renaissance
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