Caption:
Tapestry: The Astronomers from The Story of the Emperor of China Series, Beauvais Manufactory (French, founded 1664), Woven under the direction of Philippe Béhagle (French, 1641 - 1705), After cartoons by Guy-Louis Vernansal (French, 1648 - 1729), and Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (French, 1636 - 1699), and Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay (French, 1653 - 1715), Beauvais, France, about 1697 - 1705, Wool and silk, modern cotton lining, 318.8 × 424.2 cm (125 1/2 × 167 in.)