This tapestry was designed by Frans Cleyn and woven by the Mortlake Tapestry Manufactory between 1650 and 1670. It depicts the tragic demise of the mythological family of Niobe—daughter of the Lydian King Tantalus and the wife of King Amphion of Thebes. Niobe’s husband, Amphion, was a son of Zeus, and together they produced a … Continue reading The Destruction Of The Children Of Niobe, Designed By Frans Cleyn And Woven By The Mortlake Tapestry Manufactory Between 1650–70