Cleveland Museum of Art

Panel, Probably from a Christening Mantle

Date

late 1500s

Medium

Silk, gold thread; embroidery: couching, stem, long, and short stitches

Culture

Italy, late 16th century

Department

Textiles

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

This panel is likely from a christening mantle, a decorative shawl or cape worn during the procession at a christening. This example features radiant gold thread enhanced with eight vibrant colors of shiny silk thread that create a delicate pattern of blossoms issuing from ornate stems. The decoration forms the main field and two end sections bordered by foliate motifs.

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