Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Gifts

Designer: Central design possibly by Guillaume Dumée, with modifications by Laurent Guyot; Cartoonist: Central cartoon attributed to the workshop of Laurent Guyot; Designer: Border design and cartoon by Henri Lerambert; Weaver: Faubourg Saint-Marcel manufactory of Marc de Comans and François de la Planche

Date: designed 1610–1617 (woven 1611–1622)
Medium: Wool, silk, silver and silver-gilt yarns, tapestry weave
Department: European Art
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art

This tapestry tells the story of a widowed queen who honors her deceased husband and is responsible for keeping the kingdom in good order until her young son comes of age and assumes the throne. One of her most pressing responsibilities is to see that the future king is properly educated. Here, the queen's respect and concrete appreciation for learning is seen as she rewards court scholars with special gifts. From the Stories of Queen Artemisia series. France, Europe

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