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The Falkland tapestries

Unknown artist, 1600–1625

An incomplete set of four scenes representing scenes from the story of Joseph: Joseph being cast into the well; Jacob shown Joseph's coat of many colours; Joseph's sliver cup discovered in Benjamin's sack of grain; Joseph reveals himself to his brothers in Egypt.

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Title of artwork, date

The Falkland tapestries, 1600–1625

Date supported

1980

Medium and material

Tapestry

Grant

5000

Total cost

10000

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