A rare and elegantly woven 16th-century tapestry hailing from the Marche province of central France. Entitled “The Ostrich Hunt,” the tapestry depicts equestrian huntsmen brandishing guns, swords and spears in pursuit of two ostriches. The detailing of this work is simply incredible, from the expressions of the huntsmen’s hounds to the landscape and border adorned with exotic foliage and wildlife.

Circa 1575

125 3/4" wide x 112 1/2" high

The tapestry has existed as an art form since antiquity and has proved to be an invaluable resource of knowledge regarding bygone eras. In the mid-14th century, the weavers of the Marche province of central France (the modern-day province of Creuse) became well known for th