LA POSTE FRANCE issued on 30 October 1965 a First Day Cover stamp of "L' Apocalypse Tapisserie, XIV" (Apocalypse Tapestry, a 14th-century artwork). The postmark cancellation originated from Angers. The designer/engraver was Jean Pheulpin. An intaglio printing process was used for the stamp.
The tapestry depicts a story of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelation, entitled "Blood flowing from the great winepress of God's wrath”. It was based on the visions of St. John from the Biblical Book of Revelation. The tapestry was designed by Hennequin de Bruges, painter for King Charles V. It was woven by Nicolas Bataille and commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou. Bataille wove it in Paris between 1377 and 1382.
Originally it comprised six tapestries with 90 scenes, now reduced to 75 scenes across 103 meters. The tapestry is the largest medieval tapestry in existence, originally measuring 140m long and narrating the battle between good and evil. It is currently exhibited at the Château d'Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
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