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: They feature detailed representations of full plate armor, brigandines, and the adarga (a heart-shaped shield adopted from Moorish cavalry).

: While woven in Flanders, the cartoons (preparatory designs) are attributed to Portuguese court painter Nuno Gonçalves . The Four Narratives tapecarias_de_pastrana

: Illustrates the dynamic invasion of the city through breaches in the walls caused by artillery. : They feature detailed representations of full plate

The tapestries are a "treasure trove" for historians, offering high-fidelity depictions of : The tapestries are a "treasure trove" for historians,

: They showcase the transition from traditional crossbows to early firearms like muskets and hand-guns, alongside revolutionary wheeled cannons and bombards.

: Interestingly, the Moroccan cities are depicted with Northern European Gothic architecture (steep roofs and towers), as the Flemish weavers likely relied on familiar European models rather than first-hand knowledge of Africa. Journey to Spain and Preservation