Story of Saint Paul: Conversion of Saul tapestry

Designer Designed by Pieter Coecke van Aelst Netherlandish
Woven under the direction of Frans van den Bossche Flemish
designed ca. 1529, woven before 1563
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Story of Saint Paul: Conversion of Saul tapestry
  • Designer: Designed by Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Netherlandish, Aelst 1502–1550 Brussels)
  • Maker: Woven under the direction of Frans van den Bossche (Flemish)
  • Date: designed ca. 1529, woven before 1563
  • Culture: Netherlandish, Brussels
  • Medium: Wool, silk and gilt metallic threads
  • Dimensions: Overall: 166 5/8 × 294 11/16 in. (423.3 × 748.5 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, München. © Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, München, photo by Karl-Michael Vetters.
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts