Venus in her Chariot from a set of Mythological Subjects after Raphael 1686 - 1692

This tapestry, "Venus in her Chariot" was woven in 1686–92 after the design of Renaissance master Raphael, who lived from 1483 to 1520. A large, imposing work, it measures 13 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 10 ft. 3 1/2 in. (420.4 × 313.7 cm). The tapestry shows Venus in her chariot, drawn by doves, and attended by cupids. She is being observed from below by a seated woman, and a reclined man who may represent the artist. The tapestry is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.