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3955 Départ de Chasse
3' 1" x 4'        4' 4" x 5' 8"        6' x 7' 10"

Based on a panel found in the 16th century in the Bordeaux region, attributed to the "Ateliers de Flandres" (Brussels) circa 1500.
This tapestry is on a view at the "Hotel de Cluny" (Paris).
As shown in this masterpiece of medieval art, one of the nobility's favourite past-time during this period was falconing, also known as "Merry Lunting" or "Hawking" in the 16th century.

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