Date and origin uncertain, but evidently belong to the transition period. The figures show the realism and elegance of the Italian painters, while the buildings in the background are Gothic. The tapestries show different episodes in the life of the Saint. The similarity of their exquisitely woven borders suggests that they belong to the same series. They are woven in fine wool, silk, gold, and silver. The subjects are as follows: (1) Visit of the Holy Virgin to her cousin Elizabeth. Zaccharius recovers his speech. (2) The child John asks permission to devote himself to God. (3) St. John, asked by the Pharisee if he is the Christ, replies: “Behold the Lamb of God.” (4) He baptizes Jesus and many others. End of the reign of the Jews. GROUP 5. _The Passion of Our Lord_ (2 Episodes) These two tapestries, richly woven in gold, silk, and wool, were made by command of Princess Margaret of Austria, the Regent of the Netherlands. These were inherited by her nephew Charles V. They are mentioned in an inventory that Margaret caused to be made in 1525, five years before her death. The designer of the cartoons is unknown. The background is Gothic, but the figures show Italian influence. _Tapestry No. 1._ Christ bearing the Cross on His way to Calvary meets St. Veronica, who receives the sacred imprint on her handkerchief. _Tapestry No. 2._ The Descent from the Cross. GROUP 6. _Moralities_ (4 Tapestries) These belong to the end of the fifteenth or the beginning of the sixteenth century, and were inspired by the preaching of the Reformers. The first three tapestries of the group are the sole remaining pieces from an older series executed during the transition from the older Gothic style to the new style of the Italian Renaissance. Their exact date is unknown. They were bought by the Princess Marie of Portugal as part of her dowry on her marriage with Philip II. They are enriched by gold threads. The fourth tapestry in this group is the only surviving specimen of another older series. _St. Jerome_ Dates from the middle of the sixteenth century. Woven in gold, silk, and wool on high warp. In possession of Philip II of Spain when inventory was made in 1598. The plate represents the penance of St. Jerome. GROUP 7. _Dais of Emperor Charles V_ (3 Tapestries) These tapestries of silk, gold, and wool were made by command of the Regent Margaret of Austria, at Brussels, under the direction of Pierre Pannemaker, the most famous _tapissier_ of the time. The cartoons were probably by the aged painter Quintin Metoys. The tapestries were begun in 1523, and passed to the Emperor on the death of Margaret. _Tapestry No. 1._ The bed canopy represents the Eternal Father and the Holy Ghost surrounded by Seraphim. _Tapestry No. 2._ The Redemption of mankind from the taint of original sin. _Tapestry No. 3._ Formed the lower part of the dais, and depicts St. Luke xxiv. 50, 51. GROUP 8. _The Passion of Our Lord_ (4 Tapestries)