Index of Medieval Art

Work of Art Record 44488

Christie No.: 278 -
Christie No.: 278 -

Record No

44488

Collection

Opus Anglicanum: The Evelyn Thomas Database of Medieval English Embroidery

Inventory Number

Christie No.: 278

Location

United Kingdom, Private Collection

Date

early 16c.

Subject Headings

Prophet

Notes

The silk damask is Italian of the same period. The ornament consists of seraphim standing upon wheels, fleur-de-lis, and conventional flowers surrounded by rays and tendrils, which are dotted with spangles.

Last known location of Mr. W. Gordon-Canning.

Citations

London, Burlington Fine Arts Club, Exhibition of English Embroidery (1905), p. 76; pl. XI, no. 1

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