Vaux-le-Vicomte November French Wall Tapestry Gold The detail of the petals

The detail of the petals and leaves and the subtle shading is masterfully executed

A unique design of meandering vines and flowers

The remarkable embroidery of the late 11th century is now exhibited at Bayeux

The artwork comes from a series painted by Francois Boucher (1703-1770)

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Vaux-le-Vicomte November French Wall Tapestry Gold The detail of the petalsThis design is taken from a series of engravings of the 18th century, exhibited at the castle of Vaux le Vicomte in France. The series consists of 12 engravings. Each of them illustrates a month of the year. The castle, built between 1656 and 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finance for Louis XIV, was a masterwork of three gifted artists: Le Vau, Le Brun, and Le Notre who later designed the palace and gardens at Versailles.