Oudenaarde, Flanders, late 17th century. Important and fine tapestry in silk and wool. In the foreground, reeds and a river finely drawn and surrounded by a rich and luxuriant vegetation. In the background we see, on a hill, a castle and its fortifications in perspective. The border is in the form of a frame with old gold foliage (maintenance restorations). Height : 212 cm 212 cm - Width : 198 cm Verdure with the coat of arms of alliance surmounted by a ducal crown. The two coats of arms are surrounded, at the top and on the left by a swan representing the maternal branch and on the right by a lion representing the paternal branch. The swan symbolizes purity, beauty, grace and love. The lion evokes majesty, monarchy, strength and supremacy. Expert - Mr Frank KASSAPIAN - 06 58 68 52 26 kassapian@yahoo.fr