Handwoven Les Moissonneurs

This handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Les Moissonneurs" shows the harvesters in a wonderful 17th century scene. In Les Moissoneurs meaning harvesters, we see a scene of villagers in the fields harvesting crops of hay with their sickles. Their attire is exceptionally fine, in the colors of blues and reds which contrast well with the greens and sophisticated blue greens of the foliage in the trees and the landscape and mountains beyond. Fruit laden vines are seen climbing the fruit trees and the glorious use of color throughout are beautiful. Villagers and daily life in the 17th century were documented in history through illustrations and tapestries, and here we see a celebration of life in the countryside in Flanders. Though far removed from royalty, this pieces shows the beauty of the countryside and normal folk in a most beautiful way. This handwoven tapestry "Handwoven Les Moissonneurs" is lined, and has a rod pocket for easy hanging.