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Willem de Pannemaker (ca. 1510 – 1581), was a notable Flemish tapestry designer from the 16th century most well known for his works for the Hapsburgs.

Biography[edit]
Pannemaker was born ca. 1510 in Brussels to Pieter de Pannemaker, who was the head of a major tapestry workshop in Flanders owned by their family. After training under his father, Willem eventually became the most renown tapestry weaver in Europe during his time, and had many of his pieces purchased by the Hapsburg court during the 1540's and 1560's. He was particularly inspired by Raphiel in his pieces. One of his most well-known pieces is the Conquest of Tunis. He died in 1581.

Known Works
Here is a list of some of his known works:


 * Conquest of Tunis - Created after designs by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen depicting the 1535 Conquest of Tunis by Charles V. It is notable for including one of the first European depictions of a tornado. Pannemaker was entrusted with creating the tapestries in 1548 for the court of Charles V, and completed the 8-part series in 1554. The series was later considered to be the most important piece of art within the court shortly after its creation.




 * The Wedding of Mercury - This 8-part series is currently the only surviving series that depicts the myth of Mercury and Herse as mentioned in the Metamorphoses by Ovid.




 * The Months of Lucas - The series is named after Lucas van Leyden, a sixteenth-century artist once believed to have designed it. It depicts scenes from the out-of-doors lives of nobles and peasants during the twelve months in twelve pieces.


 * Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere) - Created between 1540/45. The design is likely from either Michiel Coxcie or Giovanni Battista Lodi da Cremona.