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Historical Archive: Three Coronations

tapestry: wool, silk, silver; width 3.35 m, height 1.7 m
1446-1488, probably Brussels
commissioned by Charles II de Bourbon, Archbishop of Lyon 1444-1488
given to Sens Cathedral by Louis de Bourbon, Archbishop of Sens 1536-57
listed in Sens inventories from 1561 on; restored by Gobelins 1925-26
Sens, Cathedral Treasury in Musée de Sens


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full tapestry
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with person for scale
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Coronation of the Virgin
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Solomon crowning Bathsheba (III Kings 2)
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Ahasuerus (Assuerus) receiving Esther (Esther 5)
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floor and inscription of Esther panel
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Esther's and Ahasuerus' robes
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border flowers, Esther panel
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angel musicians with arms of Charles II de Bourbon and cardinal's hat
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angels with portative organ and lute
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angel with harp
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angel with music book