Beautiful 16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Jewish Purim Tapestry Showing Esther And Mordecai, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century – The iconic antique Flemish tapestries of the 16th century hold a special place in the world of fine art and art history. By the beginning of the 16th century, Flemish tapestries had reached a level of mastery that rivaled the famous French Aubusson tapestries. This is a beautiful example and has a few characteristics that make it a special piece for the Judaica collector, history lover, biblical scholar or private connoisseur.