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The Lovers’ Draught: Antique English Medieval Needlepoint Masterpiece of Romance
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About the Item
78092 Rare Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry 02'04 x 03'05. Woven in the quiet hush of late-Victorian England yet echoing the soul of the Middle Ages, this extraordinary handwoven wool needlepoint tapestry channels the immortal legend of Tristan and Isolde with rare poetic force. In this intimate tableau, the moment of the fateful love potion is captured with breathtaking tenderness: their forms draped in flowing robes, rendered in astonishing petit-point precision, and shaded with a palette that feels both ancient and opulent. The delicate use of metallic threads—likely silver and gold—catches the light like burnished armor and illuminated manuscripts, underscoring the tapestry’s noble bearing and unmistakable sense of historic prestige.
Every inch is alive with narrative detail and emotional gravity. From the rhythmic folds of Isolde’s gown to the subtle tension in Tristan’s stance, the composition evokes the eternal dance between devotion and destiny. The background drapery, reminiscent of Medieval courtly interiors, spills softly behind them in fluid arcs; skies and stone seem to harmonize in muted greens, ochres, wine-reds, and alabaster tones. These pigments—gently mellowed by time—convey a sense of lived history that no modern reproduction could ever attain. They whisper of candlelit halls, Gothic chambers, and epic poetry recited in hushed reverence.
Viewed up close, the craftsmanship is astonishing. Each micro-stitch is a testament to the artisan’s discipline, patience, and quiet genius. The precious metallic threads glimmer like relics from a royal treasury, heightening the sense of ceremony and grandeur. The tapestry’s restrained palette and masterful shading reveal an artist concerned not merely with decoration, but with conveying emotion: longing, vulnerability, surrender, and the bittersweet tragedy for which this legend is remembered. This is not only textile art—it is narrative architecture, where threads become brushstrokes and myth is translated into cloth.
For the collector who values rarity, cultural lineage, and the symbolic richness of Medieval romance, this exquisite work of art stands in a realm all its own. Its presence elevates a room the way great paintings or heirloom manuscripts do—quietly, confidently, with an aura of aristocratic refinement. Whether displayed in a library, drawing room, or private study, this exceptional needlepoint tapestry offers something few objects can: a portal to an age of chivalry, allegory, and timeless love, captured by hand in a textile worthy of connoisseurs and noble collections alike.
English Needlepoint Tapestry Wall Hanging.
Tristan and Isolde
This is a Petit Point with metallic thread (possibly silver/gold).
Abrash.
Hand-woven wool, silk, and metallic thread.
Made in England.
Measures: 02'04 x 03'05.
- Dimensions:Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Length: 41 in (104.14 cm)
- Style:Medieval (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Needlepoint
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900-1909
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78092 Antique Tapestry with Medieval Style 02 04 x 03 051stDibs: LU942925518022
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