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Curatorial Narrative The Tapisseries de la Chaise Dieu 11, created by Achille Jubinal in 1838, occupies a distinct position within the artistic traditions of its time. Executed in a fine and deliberate brushwork, characteristic of the medieval style, the tapestry presents an architectural subject matter that embodies the essence of Gothic and Renaissance influences. The chromatic structure, dominated by red, blue, gold, green, and white hues, creates an atmosphere of majestic solemnity, inviting the viewer to contemplate the intricate details of its composition. Upon enlargement to a scale of 48×44, the tapestry’s palette assumes a more pronounced presence within the luxury interior environment. The spatial rhythm established by the arrangement of architectural elements is heightened, while the chromatic structure takes on a more dramatic quality, as if the colors themselves are unfolding in three-dimensional space. In conjunction