Franz Cleyn: Weaver of Tapestries and Dreams Franz Cleyn (c. 1582 – 1658) remains a figure shrouded in intriguing layers, a German-born painter whose legacy blossomed largely within the opulent walls of England’s Mortlake Tapestry Works. More than simply a designer, he was a master craftsman and visionary artist who blended Renaissance elegance with burgeoning Baroque sensibilities, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate art historians and collectors alike. His story is one of transatlantic journeys, royal patronage, and the quiet revolution brewing within the workshops of…