The Story of Joshua: Gibeonites Trick Joshua tapestry

Designer Designed by Pieter Coecke van Aelst Netherlandish
Woven under the direction of Jan Dermoyen Flemish
designed ca. 1537, woven ca. 1544
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Story of Joshua: Gibeonites Trick Joshua tapestry
  • Designer: Designed by Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Netherlandish, Aelst 1502–1550 Brussels)
  • Maker: Woven under the direction of Jan Dermoyen (Flemish, active 1539–1544)
  • Date: designed ca. 1537, woven ca. 1544
  • Culture: Netherlandish, Brussels
  • Medium: Wool, silk, gold and silver-metal-wrapped threads
  • Dimensions: Overall: 177 15/16 × 234 1/4 in. (452 × 595 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer. ©Kunsthistorisches Museum/ Metropolitan Museum of Art, photo by Bruce White.
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts