Jean Lursa is a recognized textile artist and reformer of tapestry art (or tapestry). Jean Lorca was born in 1892 and died in 1966. In Angers his name is the Museum of modern tapestry, located in the building of the hospital of St. John near the Abbey Ronciere.

In 30-ies of the last century Jean Lursa learned the secrets of weaving skills under the supervision of a hereditary weaver in Aubusson – this town supplied the tapestries for the Royal court. Medieval tapestries from Aubusson have the status of UNESCO world heritage. In 1938, the artist began to explore the tapestry series "Apocalypse d'angers" XIV century, which is stored in Angers castle. So, based on the experience and works of medieval craftsmen, Jean Lursa revived the art of creating tapestries to date.

The building, which houses a tapestry Museum, was built in the XII century and is well preserved structure in the Gothic style. In the XIII century it was attached a chapel, in the XVI-m was added to the South wing of the cloister, in the XVII century from the main facade was erected gallery. In the XVII century in the building of the hospital housed the orphanage. The Museum exhibits the building of the hospital was only in 1986, after significant restoration and redevelopment.

The Museum collection consists of tapestries created by Jean Lursa, including "Song of peace" - one of the biggest modern tapestries. Its length is about 80 meters. This piece, the artist began to weave in 1957 under the impression from the series "Apocalypse d'angers" and portrayed it as the most tragic episodes in modern history – for example, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and quite peaceful scenes from modern life of mankind. Finished this piece after the death of the artist.