University of Rochester (Memorial Art Gallery)

The Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester will conserve the most important Renaissance tapestry in its permanent collection, Trellised Garden with Animals. This tapestry, made around 1565–1575 in the Brussels workshop of Wilhelm de Pannemaker, is in fragile condition and cannot be exhibited in its present state. The project comprises treatment, research, publication-grade photography, and preparation of materials for use by the education department. After conservation, Trellised Garden with Animals will be installed on rotation as one of the highlights of the Renaissance gallery for which it was purchased in 1931.