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Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI

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Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus

Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus

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.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Embroidery

Medium

Silk with metallic yarns filé and lamé, pearls and jewels

Culture

Greek

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

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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