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Persian canopy

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The National Museum in Krakow

The National Museum in Krakow
Kraków, Poland

Persian output was transplanted to Polish terythory either directly or through Turkish models. All kinds of textiles and upholstery were imported.
The monumental canopy with the image of a paradise garden is divided into eight-pointed stars and rosettes. In the middle rosette, on the low throne with a book and a handkerchief, sits the Persian ruler Tahmasp I.
In other fields were embroidered running or lying animals and angels with musical instruments.
The fabric probably served as the roof of the summer pavilion. This is indicated by both the form and arrangement of decorations as well as the iconographic design, the idea of a paradise garden - a vision of the holy sky.

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  • Title: Persian canopy
  • Creator: unknow
  • Art Genre: utility fabric
  • Art Movement: 2 half of XVI wieku
  • Art Form: fabric
The National Museum in Krakow

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