L’Arazzo Millefiori

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The “Millefiori” or “Adoration tapestry” is a Flemish work of art made in Flanders in 1500.
It belongs to the Cathedral of Pistoia, but it has been put on display in Museum of the Palazzo dei Vescovi since 2016.

The wondrous tapestry (311 × 106 inches) shows a natural scene on a black background, with countless animals, plants, leaves, fruits and flowers (hence the name). In particular, there are hares, deers, wolves, fawns, birds, even a unicorn; among the flowers, there are dog roses, foxgloves, common daisies, irises, violets, primroses, carnations, bluebells, lilies, poppies, lilies of the valley, daffodils, corydalis, clovers, and tulips.

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