Exhibition Space Redefined: Unveiling the Transformation of Museums - Treasured woven artifact returned to Moritzburg Castle
A around four square meter-sized and signed tapestry from 1545, made by a Flemish textile artist in Leipzig, features a half-figure portrait of Habsburg Emperor Charles V (1500-1558). It was part of the furnishings in Elector Moritz of Saxony's new Dresden Residence Castle, who gained his title from the emperor. It was owned by the Albertine branch of the Wettiners and added to the Reich lists of nationally significant cultural assets in 1924, 1927, and 1938.
During the end of World War II in 1945, the tapestry was one of the few items Prince Ernst Heinrich, son of the last Saxon king, brought with him as he fled from the Red Army. Decades later, the heirs of the Wettiners decided to sell the tapestry to a gallery in Munich. However, when it was showcased at the Tefaf art fair in Maastricht in 2020, the opportunity arose to reclaim it - after 77 years - arose.
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- The tapestry, which once adorned Elector Moritz of Saxony's Dresden Residence Castle, has a rich history, being created in Leipzig by a Flemish artist during the reign of Habsburg Emperor Charles V.
- Although the tapestry later became part of the Reich lists in Saxony and was even owned by a museum in Munich, it was originally from Moritzburg Castle in Saxony, a region known for its museums and artistic significance.
- Interestingly, during World War II, the tapestry was saved from destruction by being transported to Flanders, demonstrating the international connections and travels of art throughout history.
- The return of the tapestry to Moritzburg Castle in Dresden, Saxony, is a testament to the importance of preserving and appreciating historical artifacts, and further highlights the country's rich cultural heritage, including its museums in cities like Dresden and Leipzig.
Source: www.stern.de
