The designer of the cartoons is unknown. The background is Gothic, but the figures show Italian influence.
Tapestry No. 1. Christ bearing the Cross on His way to Calvary meets St. Veronica, who receives the sacred imprint on her handkerchief.
Tapestry No. 2. The Descent from the Cross.
Group 6. Moralities (4 Tapestries)
These belong to the end of the fifteenth or the beginning of the sixteenth century, and were inspired by the preaching of the Reformers.
The first three tapestries of the group are the sole remaining pieces from an older series executed during the transition from the older Gothic style to the new style of the Italian Renaissance. Their exact date is unknown. They were bought by the Princess Marie of Portugal as part of her dowry on her marriage with Philip II. They are enriched by gold threads.
The fourth tapestry in this group is the only surviving specimen of another older series.
St. Jerome
Dates from the middle of the sixteenth century. Woven in gold, silk, and wool on high warp. In possession of Philip II of Spain when inventory was made in 1598. The plate represents the penance of St. Jerome.
Group 7. Dais of Emperor Charles V (3 Tapestries)