Guido Riccio da Fogliano Italian Wall Tapestry Square An ancient Egyptian style tapestry

An ancient Egyptian style tapestry

A simple walk up the stairs takes us away to Europe

Enjoy this wall hanging tapestry featuring dragonflies

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

very exotic for the time

Guido Riccio da Fogliano Italian Wall Tapestry Square An ancient Egyptian style tapestryThought 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