Tapestry, "The return of Vasco da Gama"

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DatesMade: Made 1500 - 1530

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Dimensionsh x l: Mått 391 x 549 cm

Inventory numberNMK 17/1918

AcqusitionDonated 1918 by a syndicate whose members were M. Aronowitsch, K. Bergsten, J. Collijn, C. Frisk, I. Kreuger, G.A. Kyhlberger, N. Persson, A. Rydén, H. Tamm, C. Tamm and K. Tillberg

Other titlesTitle (sv): Vävd tapet, "Vasco da Gamas återkomst" Title (en): Tapestry, "The return of Vasco da Gama" Label (sv): Vävd tapet, "Vasco da Gamas återkomst"

DescriptionDescription: The tapestry is part of a precious tapestry suite – The journey to Calicut, ordered by King Manuel I of Portugal in 1499 to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s (1460s–1524) discovery of the sea route between Europe and India. The journey 1497-1499 was an important event for trade. The tapestry depicts a pageant with giraffes, musicians, soldiers and noblewomen. The man to the right, with a beard and a spear, is probably Vasco da Gama.

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