Carpet

Art Historical Context

This magnificent 17th-century Spanish carpet, measuring an impressive 206 x 114 inches, exemplifies the grandeur of Baroque-era textiles in Europe. Woven with a linen warp and weft and a dense wool pile using the Ghiordes knot—a symmetrical knotting technique typically associated with Anatolian rugs—this piece reflects the cross-cultural exchanges of the Spanish Golden Age. Produced during a time when Spain's global empire influenced its crafts, the carpet likely served as a status symbol in noble households, its vast scale ideal for covering grand palace floors or adorning walls. A standout ...