Antique tapestry Royal Manufacture of Brussels – 147

Antique tapestry Royal Manufacture of Brussels – 147

“Saul meets the prophet Samuel”
Hand-woven tapestry
Period: mid 16th century
Dimensions: cm 395 x 350

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Antique tapestry Royal Manufacture of Brussels

“Saul meets the prophet Samuel”
Hand-woven tapestry
Period: mid 16th century
Dimensions: cm 395 x 350

Spectacular 16th-century tapestry depicting a scene from the Old Testament.
Saul, not yet king, accompanied by his servant, has been given the task by his father of finding their lost donkeys. The two seek in vain in different places for the lost animals, until Saul, having lost all hope, decides to return home. His servant dissuades him, suggesting that he go to the city of Zuf, home of Samuel the prophet, who would certainly help them.
Samuel has been invited to a sacrificial banquet, and asks Saul and his servant to join in.
It is on this occasion that Samuel prophesises that Saul will become King.