The Vintage from The Story of Daphnis and Chloe 1741 - 1754

"The Vintage from The Story of Daphnis and Chloe" is a tapestry woven in France between 1741 and 1754 by Etienne Jeaurat. The tapestry depicts a scene of grape harvesting, with figures working amongst the vines, and a large barrel in the foreground, indicative of the process of making wine. The tapestry, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a stunning example of the French Rococo style of tapestry weaving, characterized by its delicate details and elegant composition.