Falkland tapestries return from Belgium ablaze with colour

These Flemish verdure tapestries were woven in Belgium in the 17th century. Thanks to the cleaning we can now fully appreciate the depth of colour, movement and richness of the imagery.


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Detail of a hunter on horseback before cleaning
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Detail of a hunter on horseback after cleaning
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Detail of a hunting dog catching a bird before cleaning
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Detail of a hunting dog catching a bird after cleaning
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Detail of cattle before cleaning
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Detail of cattle after cleaning
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Detail of archer before cleaning
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Detail of archer after cleaning
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