In previous centuries, unless you were a member of the nobility, a wealthy religious order, or a merchant guild, your chances of spending any significant amount of time with a Medieval tapestry were slim. The tapestries, while somewhat coarse and intended for decorative purposes, commanded high prices and respect. Their designs preserved historical memory and political narratives, embodying celebratory or propagandistic themes through intricate weavings.
Enriched with silk and gilt metallic thread, these tapestries were central to the ostentatious magnificence displayed by powerful secular and religious rulers. The Bayeux Tapestry, illustrious for commemorating the 1066 victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, exemplifies this tradition. Commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux and probably created in the 1070s, it is one of the earliest known examples of this art form.
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