This tapestry was originally woven in Brussels around 1494 and is currently at the Museum of Beaux-Arts, at Valenciennes, France. The scene depicts a German-style joust, or tournament, which was highly fashionable at the end of the fifteenth century. The young man bearing the Golden Fleece is thought to be the Archduke of Austria, Philippe le Beau, son of the Emperor Maximilian, and on the right of the column is probably the King of France, Charles VIII. The coats of arms in the border are those of German cities or principalities, and are certainly fifteenth century. The original tapestry measures 164 by 1810 (500 x 580 cm) and was woven for Frederick of Saxony. This beautiful tapestry is Silkscreened (also known as serigraphed) onto an irregularly woven fabric made from wool, cotton or linen. Considerable labour is required with this process including hand-painting to finish the details. Silk screen tapestries appear antiqued and aged giving them the look and feel of tapestries that hang in museums today. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging. Composition: Silk Screened Finish on reverse: This tapestry is fully backed with luxury cotton lining incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging purposes.