Guido Riccio da Fogliano Italian Wall Tapestry Square Noirmain (2008)

Noirmain (2008)

An ancient Egyptian style tapestry

It was woven at a carpet factory in Aubusson established by Alexis Sallandrouze

A simple walk up the stairs takes us away to Europe

This tapestry represents sight

Guido Riccio da Fogliano Italian Wall Tapestry Square Noirmain (2008)Thought to be painted by artist Simone Martini in the 14th century on a wall in the Palazzo Pubblico of Sienna, the famous Guido Riccio da Fogliano fresco provides the inspiration for our replica wall tapestry showing the Sienese mercenary officer and commander of troops riding in on horseback during the conquest of Montemassi in 1328. A flag of the Sienese Republic is displayed on the fortress to the right while Guido Riccio moves to the nearby town