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Afonso V of Portugal. Siege of Asilah, 1471
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Afonso V of Portugal. Siege of Asilah, 1471
Alfonso V of Portugal, the African (1425-1481). King of Portugal (1438-1481). Detail of the King. Cloth number 2 of the series on the Conquest of Asilah and Tangier in 1471 by Alfonso V of Portugal. Manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier. The Pastrana Tapestries: Siege of Asilah. ca. 1471 - 1475. Flemish art. Tapestry. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. GUADALAJARA. Pastrana. Collegiate Tapestries Pastrana Museum
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This detail from the Pastrana Tapestries depicts Afonso V of Portugal, also known as Afonso the African, during the Siege of Asilah in 1471. The tapestry, manufactured in Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, is part of a series chronicling the conquest of Asilah and Tangier by Afonso V. The Portuguese king, born in 1425 and ruling from 1438 to 1481, is shown in regal attire, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his right hand. The intricate fabric of his robe and the meticulous details of his facial features are a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of the Flemish artists who created these tapestries around 1471-1475. The Pastrana Tapestries are an important historical and artistic treasure, illustrating the Western European expansion during the Early Modern Era. The series documents the military campaigns of Afonso V in North Africa, which expanded the Portuguese territories and solidified their presence in the region. The tapestries are now housed in the Collegiate Tapestries Pastrana Museum in Guadalajara, Spain, and are a significant addition to the decorative arts and textiles collection of the Western world. The intricate fabrics, meticulously woven and embellished with intricate designs, offer a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of the late 15th century, making them a must-see for anyone interested in history, art, or textiles.
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