Servet van linnendamast met een wapen c. 1600 - 1625

This linen damask tablecloth, dated c. 1600-1625, features a prominent design of the royal coat of arms of England. Created by the Flemish weaver Passchier Lammertijn, the intricate design showcases a lion and a unicorn flanking a shield with the arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The motto “Dieu et mon droit” (God and my right) appears below, reflecting the strong ties between the royal family and the nation. The tablecloth, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a remarkable example of textile art from the Dutch Golden Age, demonstrating the skill of weavers in producing sophisticated and symbolic designs.