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Tapestry, Royal Aubusson Manufactory, 18th Century
Homage to Psyche after Isaac Moillon
Period: 18th century
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Wool
Width: 358 cm
Height: 240 cm
Depth: 1 cm (with lining)
Homage to Psyche
After a cartoon by Isaac Moillon
An elegant 18th-century Aubusson tapestry depicting the episode entitled “Homage to Psyche,” inspired by the famous story of Psyche from Apuleius’s Metamorphoses (2nd century).
The original design is attributed to the painter Isaac Moillon, whose cartoons were widely used by Aubusson weavers in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The scene illustrates the moment when Psyche, admired for her extraordinary beauty, receives almost divine homage.
Width: 358 cm
Height: 240 cm
Depth: 1 cm (with lining)
Homage to Psyche
After a cartoon by Isaac Moillon Seated on a throne beneath a rich canopy, she modestly receives the offerings presented to her:
a attendant brings her a censer,
an old man presents her with a wreath of flowers,
a young man leads a sheep adorned with a garland, destined for sacrifice in her honor.
This scene perfectly matches the passage in Apuleius where the citizens “worshipped her as if she were the goddess Venus.”
The tapestry displays a sumptuous palette characteristic of 18th-century Aubusson:
Deep reds for the drapery,
Bold blues providing harmony and contrast,
Golds and warm beiges,
Green accents highlighting the vegetal decoration and garlands.
The numerous vases, incense burners, and pieces of silverware in the foreground are typical of Isaac Moillon’s style, enriching the composition with a luxurious decorative touch.
The architectural backdrop, with its columns and palace, lends the scene a theatrical depth.
The weave is fine, the drapery is ample and expressive, and the composition remains perfectly legible.
Although unsigned—a common feature of 18th-century Aubusson tapestries—the work fully corresponds to the known designs based on Moillon's cartoon.
With its warm colors and refined mythological scene, this tapestry makes an ideal centerpiece for a living room, entryway, or textile art collection.
It combines elegance, narrative, and the prestige of the Aubusson tradition.
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