King Solomon at Gihon tapestry
This tapestry hangs in the Great Hall at Dean Castle. It is one of
several tapestries which were collected by the 8th Lord Howard de
Walden.
The scene depicted is the anointing of Solomon as King at Gihon as
described in 1 Kings chapter 1 verse 38. The King is seated on a
charger. Trumpeters lead the way and footmen bearing polearms
follow behind. The latin inscription in the top border reads;
"They anoint him with sacred oil and crown him king; the priests
wish all prosperity to their leader"
Only the border at the top is original. At some point the width of
the tapestry has been reduced and the side borders of painted
canvas are later additions.
Object no :
EATX058n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Brussels
Dimensions :
3 x 3.55m
Materials :
wool, linen, canvas
Location :
NA
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
