Youth (From Chateau de Chaumont Set)
1512–15
Maker Unknown
Textiles
Youth (From Chateau de Chaumont Set), 1512–15. France, Lyon(?), early 16th century. Silk and wool; tapestry weave; overall: 321.8 x 452 cm (126 11/16 x 177 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1960.176.2
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Tapestry
- Formatted Medium
- silk and wool; tapestry weave
- Dimensions
- Overall: 321.8 x 452 cm (126 11/16 x 177 15/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: French verse in Gothic letters translates as follows: Youth triumphs while its heart is healthy, And when it seems to hold all in its hand. But this triumph is without eternity. Here one sees the example full well: Those who are happy hide death in thier heart. Let the young heed this warning.
- Departments
- Textiles
- Accession Number
- 1960.176.2
- Credit Line
- John L. Severance Fund
- Exhibitions
- Chefs d'oeuvre de la Tapisserie du XIVème au XVIème siècle (Tapestry Masterpieces from the 14th to the 16th Century), Chefs d'oeuvre de la tapisserie du XIVe au XVIe siecle. Grand Palais, Paris, France (October 26, 1973- January 7, 1974); Masterpieces of Tapestry. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (February 7-April 19, 1974).<br>Gallery 113 tapestry rotation. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (November 20, 2012- ).
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 113 French Tapestries & Illuminated Manuscripts
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