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Tapestry of Pastrana. Afonso V of Portugal
Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th c. Disembarkation in Asilah of 1470. Detail of the King Afonso V of Portugal. Flemish art. Tapestry. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. GUADALAJARA. Pastrana. Collegiate Tapestries Pastrana Museum
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1425 1470 1481 Alfonso Armor Armors Armour Armours Arts Asilah Battles Breadsplate Breadsplates Castile Collegiate Conquest Conquests Disembarkation Fabric Fabrics Fight Fights Flemings Flemish Guadalajara Mancha Pastrana Portugal Tapestries Tapestry Textile Textiles Times Upright Wrestling 15th Afonso
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This stunning detail from the Tapestry of Pastrana depicts King Afonso V of Portugal (1432-1481) as he disembarks in Asilah, North Africa, in 1470. The tapestry, created in Flemish art during the late 15th century, is part of the Collegiate Tapestries collection housed in the Pastrana Museum in Spain's Castile-La Mancha region, specifically in Guadalajara. The vertical and upright composition of the tapestry showcases the intricate details of the scene, with the king dressed in ornate armor and armours, a breadsplate on his helmet, and a royal scepter in his hand. The vibrant colors of the tapestry transport us back to the early modern era, a time when the Flemish were renowned for their decorative arts and textiles. The tapestry's intricate design includes depictions of various battles and fights, as well as scenes of Afonso V's African conquests. The king is shown wrestling with an African warrior, symbolizing his strength and power. The tapestry's making is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Flemish weavers of the time, who expertly brought the scene to life through the intricate interplay of fabric and thread. King Afonso V's reign, which lasted from 1425 to 1481, was marked by military conquests and the expansion of the Portuguese empire. This tapestry is a visual representation of his legacy and the power and influence of the Portuguese monarchy during the late medieval period.
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