The Flemish Weaver Who Adorned the Renaissance: Jan Rost Tapestry Factory Jan Rost, a name perhaps less celebrated than many of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the history of tapestry weaving and the artistic exchange between Flanders and Italy during the 16th century. Born in Brussels around 1535, Rost wasn’t merely a craftsman; he was an innovator who brought Flemish technical mastery to the heart of…