Atalanta and Meleager

workshop of François Spiering, c. 1593 - c. 1600

This tapestry depicts several scenes from the mythological tale of Atalanta and Meleager. The goddess Diana sent a huge wild boar to destroy the king of Calydon’s kingdom. In a fierce pursuit, the swift huntress Atalanta inflicts the first wound on the creature. Thanks to her, the king’s son Meleager is able to slay the boar. In the left background, he offers Atalanta its head in gratitude.

  • Artwork typetapestry
  • Object numberBK-2006-77
  • Dimensionsheight 351 cm x height 347 cm x width 469 cm x width 468 cm
  • Physical characteristicswol en zijde op een wollen inslag