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| The '''Bayeux tapestry''' (French: ''Tapisserie de Bayeux'') is not actually a ] (that is, a weaving), but is ], and dates from ]. It is currently to be found in a special museum in the town of ] in ]. It was made in ], probably in ], after the ] of ], and commemorates the events leading up to the ]. | |||
| The tapestry is ] long and 0.5 metres wide. It has 58 scenes, which portray in detail the progress of ] to the throne. It is sometimes said to have been made by William's queen, ], and her ladies. Indeed, in France it is occasionally known as "La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde" (Tapestry of Queen Mathilda). However, it was probably made in a workshop on the orders of ], who was William's half-brother. | |||
| The identity of ] in the vignette depicting his death is disputed. Some recent historians disagree with the traditional view that Harold II is the figure struck in the eye with an arrow. The view that it is Harold is supported by the fact that the words "Harold Rex" or King Harold appear right above the figure's head. The tapestry also contains a representation of a comet, which is likely to be ], that appeared around the coronation of King Harold. While political propaganda or personal emphasis may have somewhat distorted the historic accuracy of the story, the Bayeux tapestry presents a unique visual document of medieval arms, apparel, and other objects unlike any other artifact surviving from this period that has been found. However, it has been noted that the warriors are depicted fighting with bare hands, while other sources indicate the general use of ] in battle and hunt. | |||
| The embroiderers used wool which had been tinted with vegetable dyes. The colours of muted brick, rust, mustard yellow, olive-green, dark brown and off-white can be found in cloth traditionally woven in the region. | |||
| The tapestry is a landmark in ] and its serial storytelling is considered an ancestor of the ]. | |||
| It has been parodied in later embroidery and artwork, particularly those involving invasions. | |||
| A full-size replica was finished in 1886 and is exhibited in the museum of ]. | |||
| The final section of the tapestry depicting the surrender of the Saxons at Berkhamsted and William's coronation at Westminster has been lost. A modern artist, Jan Messent, has attempted a reconstruction of this . | |||
| ==External links and references== | |||
| * http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/ | |||
| * http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/ | |||
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| * "The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings 1066" by Modens Rud, Christian Eilers Publishers, Copenhagen 1992 contains full colour photographs and explanatory text | |||
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