It is a tapestry from the series of 8 Grotesques de Berain inspired by Raphael and depicts strolling players in theatrical costume. Jean Berain was designer in the Beavais workshops where Philippe Behagle was director and Jean Baptiste Mannoyer was flower painter. The date of weaving is unknown, but it is post 1689.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Musicians, 1690–1699
Date supported
1987
Medium and material
Tapestry
Dimensions
269 x 201 cm
Grant
12000
Total cost
50000
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