Textile ArtsEuropean15th century

Cope Hood depicting the Adoration of the Magi

15th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Scene of the Adoration of the Magi in an architectural setting on a linen plain weave ground. Embroidery split stitches with couched filé yarns. Bouclé technique used on the hair of the king on the left and the turban of the second king.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Embroidery

Medium

Silk with gold metallic yarns

Culture

European

Century

15th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

45.7 × 40.6 cm (18 × 16 in.)

Provenance

Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.

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