# The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [UNKNOWN WEAVER, English](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc>)
- Date: 1051-1100
- Technique: Wool embroidered on a linen background

## Commentary

The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\) c. 1080 Wool embroidered on a linen background Musée de la Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde, Bayeux This detail of the famous tapestry shows Bishop Odo blessing the feat given by William of Normandy before setting out for Hastings in 1066.

## Related artworks

- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(Battle of Hastings, detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-battle-of-hastings-detail-r84a024acd16be6>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(Battle of Hastings, detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-battle-of-hastings-detail-rd432fe798f9b1d>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry: Bishop Odo](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-bishop-odo-r74021b46886a16>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r0344e6c6519e22>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r05a4c86d1463fb>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r171f655377c729>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r2383b147d36e6c>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r3504b12c9aef31>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r698e4d28eaa965>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r6dbaa8b57fc58e>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-r899014bdfcd86e>)
- [The Bayeux Tapestry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-weaver-english-r5317c68ea503bc/the-bayeux-tapestry-detail-ra15719e3060343>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)