Pieter van Aelst III

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, from Gonzaga version of the Sistine Chapel tapestries, designed by Raphael, c. 1519

Pieter van Aelst or Pieter van Aelst III (c. 1495 – c. 1560) was a Flemish tapestry weaver whose workshop commenced by his grandfather was one of the leading weavers of Flanders in the first half of the 16th century.[1]

He should not be confused with Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502-1550), a Flemish painter who was also a significant tapestry designer.

  1. ^ Elise L. Smith. "Aelst, Pieter van." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 8 December 2014