Tapestry with the arms of Emperor Charles V

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Tapestry with the arms of Emperor Charles V

Creator

Willem de Pannemaker

tapestry maker from the Southern Netherlands (1512–1581) · 1512–1581

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Date
c. 1540 - c. 1555
Medium
wool, silver thread, gold thread, silk
Culture
Brussels
Institution
Rijksmuseum
Object ID
BK-17260-A

This tapestry symbolizes the power of the Habsburg Emperor Charles V. Surrounded by abundant plants and flowers, a crowned double-headed eagle bears his coat of arms. Charles was ruler, among others, of Austria, Hungary, Sicily, Spain, Burgundy, and the Low Countries. Until his abdication in 1555, he was the most powerful man in Europe. Such tapestries were probably used on festive occasions.

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