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The Domquartier usually keeps meticulous notes of art historical dates and facts. But exactly when the six tapestries ended up in Salzburg Cathedral remains a mystery.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen However, they are unlikely to have found their way to Salzburg completely inconspicuously. Tapestries are large-format tapestries made of wool and silk. The largest in the possession of the Domquartier measures around four by seven meters.
In the past, the tapestries were only hung in the nave of the cathedral for special festivities. For conservation reasons, this is no longer the case. For this reason, the colorful tapestries now have their own exhibition entitled "Paradise Lost".
The tapestries, most of which feature biblical motifs, will be on display in the North Oratory from Sunday. The public can get closer to the works of art than ever before and rediscover the numerous details of the scenes from Genesis.
The museum has even installed new mounting equipment especially for the tapestries, which were made in Brussels in the 17th century.
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