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1 of 253523 objects
France
The Death of Orion c.1630
Woven wool tapestry | 122.0 x 343.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 27911
King's Ante-Chamber, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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One panel from a series of French tapestries depicting the History of Diana, illustrating the death of the hunter Orion. Diana is seated on rocky hillside attended by her nymphs, with a greyhound at her feet. Above, on a rocky promontory, Apollo points to the figure of Orion swimming; Diana fires an arrow at Orion in the water, killing him. Border of leafy scrolls and framed medallions. Probably woven in Paris at the workshop of the Flemish weavers Francois de la Planche (Franz van der Plancken) of Oudenarde and his brother-in-law Marc de Comans of Antwerp. One of a set of six panels from this series in the Royal Collection.
A set of the same series is at the Palacio Real, Madrid.Provenance
Probably bought in Edinburgh by the merchant John Coupar in 1668 for £90. (See Thomas P. Campbell, Threads of Splendor: Tapestry in the Baroque). Recorded in the Palace of Holyroodhouse inventory of 1685, following the death of Charles II: 'Ane sute of Fyne Bruxells hingings containing seven piece wherein is described the history of Diana'.
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Creator(s)
(nationality)Attributed to the workshop ofSearch the collection Francois de la Planche (Franz van der Plancken) (1573-1627) and Marc de Comans (died after 1643)(tapestry manufacturer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Woven wool tapestry
Measurements
122.0 x 343.0 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
Diana and her nymphs
