De dood van een aan Artemis gewijde hinde c. 1648 - 1662

"De dood van een aan Artemis gewijde hinde" (The Death of a Hind Sacred to Artemis), a tapestry woven between c. 1648-1662 by Pieter de Cracht, is a remarkable example of Flemish weaving. Depicting a scene from classical mythology, the tapestry showcases Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, with her followers mourning the death of a sacred hind. The tapestry's large scale, measuring 365 cm high by 444 cm wide, allows for intricate detail in the figures, landscape, and the ornate border framing the scene. This richly colored tapestry, with its themes of nature, hunting, and classical mythology, reflects the artistic tastes and cultural values of the period.