Tapestry No. 2. Scipio gives up his betrothed.
Tapestry No. 3. The Romans penetrate into the camp of Hasdrubal.
Tapestry No. 4. Battle of Zama and defeat of Hannibal.
Tapestry No. 5. The triumph of Scipio.
Monkeys or Grotesque Figures (10 Tapestries)
These fine Flemish tapestries were added to the royal collection at Madrid by Philip II. They are of exquisite workmanship and are heavily enriched with threads of gold. There are ten pieces in the series, four of which being hung on the walls of the palace cannot be here reproduced.
These grotesque figures form an ideal tapestry design. “In the centre of each tapestry,” says the Count Valencia de Don Juan, “there is a light and elegant bower of trellis-work, formed by arches, scrolls, and caryatids; the ribbon surrounding it is formed of flowers, fruit, and animals, amongst which frolic monkeys and dogs.” The borders are enriched with mythological figures.
The tapestries were woven by Hector Vuyens, who made his own designs.
Group 20. The Story of Cyrus the Great (8 Tapestries)