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17th Century Flemish Tapestry - The Rape Of The Sabine Women - 200lx185h - 1580

$7,061.33
£5,209.01
€5,900
CA$9,719.56
A$10,500.32
CHF 5,586.27
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17th Century Flanders Tapestry - The Rape Of The Sabine Women - 200lx185h - No. 1580 Period: 17th century Style: Rome and Antic Greece Condition: Good condition Material: Wool Silk Width: 200 cm Height: 185 cm "The Rape of the Sabine Women" (or "The Abduction of the Sabine Women") is a founding episode of Roman mythology, very often depicted in art and literature. The mythological story According to the legend reported by Livy and Plutarch, after the founding of Rome by Romulus (around 753 BC), the young city lacked women to ensure its longevity. Romulus then invited the neighboring peoples to a festival in honor of Neptune. The Sabines, a neighboring people, came with their families. At Romulus's signal, the Romans abducted the young Sabine women to make them their wives. This episode is often referred to as a kidnapping, but it was less a matter of immediate physical violence than a political ploy to force an alliance. The Sabines went to war against Rome to recover their daughters, but the latter, already married and mothers, interposed themselves between their Roman husbands and their Sabine fathers to prevent massacre. Thanks to them, a reconciliation was concluded, leading to the union of the two peoples. Symbolic meaning This myth illustrates the birth of Rome through the forced and then pacified union of two peoples. It also symbolizes fusion through marriage as a tool for political cohesion. The Sabines became mediators, guarantors of peace, a founding feminine role in Roman history. Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapestries, rugs, kilims and antique, modern and contemporary textiles. We have a sublime collection of woven works of art. We work with private clients, antique dealers, amateurs and French, American and international decorators. We also have a craft workshop where our experts with 33 years of experience carry out traditional Restoration, Conservation and cleaning, Washing work, which is why our prices are very fair and correct on the market! We are proud to offer our customers quality pieces and exceptional service.
  • Creator:
    flandre (Weaver)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.84 in (185 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1660
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4874146596782

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