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Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627
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Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627
6331446 Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627) (wool & silk) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 165x237 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Central design by Antoine Caron; Cartoonist: Central cartoon by Laurent Guyot; Designer: Border design and cartoon probably by Guillaume Dumee and Laurent Guyot che; Weaver: Weaving attributed to the workshop of Lucas Wandandalle
This tapestry uses the story of the classical Queen Artemisia of Caria to allude to the skill and readiness of the armies of the French king Henry IV (1589-1610). Despite the actual location of Caria in Asia Minor, in this tapestry Artemisias troops use a ruined fortress appropriate to 17th century France as a staging ground for their performance of a " mimic war." Mounted archers and swordsmen practice techniques while infantrymen storm the fortress by bridge and moat. The troops vigorous poses and rearing horses suggest an energetic battle. However the incongruent stances taken by the combatants suggest that they are not practicing tactics against each other, but against imaginary opponents.); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23290072
© Minneapolis Institute of Art The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund / Bridgeman Images
Bastion Defence Defending Fort Henri Iv Henry Iv Manoeuvres Northern Renaissance
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The print captures the intricate tapestry titled "Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion" designed by Antoine Caron between 1562-1565 and woven between 1611-1627. This impressive artwork, measuring 165x237 cm, is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. The central design of this tapestry was created by Antoine Caron himself, while Laurent Guyot contributed to the central cartoon. The border design and cartoon are attributed to Guillaume Dumee and Laurent Guyot che. The weaving process is believed to have been carried out in Lucas Wandandalle's workshop. This particular tapestry draws inspiration from Queen Artemisia of Caria, a figure from classical history. It cleverly alludes to the skill and readiness of King Henry IV's armies during his reign (1589-1610) in France. Despite being set in Asia Minor geographically, Artemisias troops utilize a ruined fortress reminiscent of 17th-century France as their training ground for a "mimic war". Within the artwork itself, mounted archers and swordsmen can be seen practicing techniques while infantrymen storm the fortress through bridges and moats. The dynamic poses adopted by both soldiers and horses suggest an energetic battle scene. However, it becomes apparent that these combatants are not engaging with each other but rather imaginary opponents due to their incongruent stances. Overall, this tapestry serves as an exquisite example of historical artistry combined with strategic storytelling techniques that transport viewers back into a world where military prowess was celebrated through visual representation.
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