The Triumph of Eternity (From Chateau de Chaumont Set)
1512–15
Maker Unknown
Textiles
The Triumph of Eternity (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512–15. France, Lyon(?), early 16th century. Silk and wool; tapestry weave; overall: 319.3 x 377.6 cm (125 11/16 x 148 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift from various donors by exchange 1960.176.1
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Tapestry
- Formatted Medium
- silk and wool; tapestry weave
- Dimensions
- Overall: 319.3 x 377.6 cm (125 11/16 x 148 11/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: French verse in Gothic letters translates as follows: "Nothing triumphs by right authority, Unless it be conducted by Eternity. Nothing is permanent beneath the firmament, But above us triumphs Eternity."
- Departments
- Textiles
- Accession Number
- 1960.176.1
- Credit Line
- Gift from various donors by exchange
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 113 French Tapestries & Illuminated Manuscripts
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