Tapestry 2 “The siege of Asilah”

Tournai Passchier Grenier1471-1475

Tapestry Parish Museum of Pastrana
Pastrana, Spain

The second tapestry in the series is titled “The siege in Asilah”. The Portuguese army besieged the town for three days building a wooden fence to protect the rear. It is an amazing historical document and a first-class piece of artisan craft.

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Title: Tapestry 2 “The siege of Asilah”
Creator: Tournai Passchier Grenier
Date Created: 1471-1475
Location: Pastrana. Guadalajara.Spain
Physical Dimensions: 10,78 m. x 4,28 m.
Type: Tapestry
Medium: Cloth sewn in silk and wood

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