Textile ArtsGreek18th century
Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus
18th century
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Epimanikion with central medallion depicting the Resurrection of Lazarus surrounded by four half-length figures in foliage with haloes of seed pearls amidst floral arabesques; embellished with colored glass gems at the top and bottom. Crimson silk satin ground with embroidery stitches including bouclé, couching, and split; lined with purple silk satin; metal rings for laces. Later added gold border.
Dimensions
21.5 x 32 x 19 cm (8 7/16 x 12 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.
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