Guido Riccio da Fogliano Italian Wall Tapestry Square very exotic for the time

very exotic for the time

Tapestry table runner lined on back

stylized forms of traditional East Asian art

A simple walk up the stairs takes us away to Europe

eating one of the sweetmeats

Guido Riccio da Fogliano Italian Wall Tapestry Square very exotic for the timeThought to be painted by artist Simone Martini in the 14th century on a wall in the Palazzo Pubblico of Sienna, the famous Guido Riccio da Fogliano fresco provides the inspiration for our replica wall tapestry showing the Sienese mercenary officer and commander of troops riding in on horseback during the conquest of Montemassi in 1328. A flag of the Sienese Republic is displayed on the fortress to the right while Guido Riccio moves to the nearby town