La Prise de Lille Tapestry Large One of the fourteen tapestries called "l'histoire du Roi" (the story of the King) woven at the Gobelins during the second half of the XVII century to glorify the king's life and to decorate his new Versailles palace. The city of Lille, in the Flanders, was taken over the Spaniards in 1667. The king, Louis the XVI is seen with his military commanders Vauben and Turenne. Can be ideally placed over a sofa, a fireplace, in a hallway or any wall requiring decor. This tapestry is imported from France. French tapestries are well known for their sophistication, vibrant colors and design. (*Rods and Tassels are not included in the quoted price)