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 75
of every kind had attained, gave a renewed impulse tothat of tapestry. A manufactory was established by Francis I. at Fontaine-bleau, where the ta2:)estry was woven in one entire piece instead of beingmade up, as had been the practice, of separate pieces matched and sewntogether. In this new fabric… … Fig. 31.—The Weaver. Drawn and Engraved by J. Amman. Fontainebleau. But, while liberall}^ rewarding the Italian or Flemish artistsand artisans collected in the dependencies of his chateau, the King stillcontinued to employ Parisian tapestry-workers ; proof of which is to befound in a receipt of the…
Art, Medieval · Art, Renaissance
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