Panel from a Cope Orphrey

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Description

Panel, possibly from a cope orphrey, depicting the Virgin or a nun saint wearing a crown of thorns and holding a representation of the Sacred Heart, with a strapwork frame. The techniques used are appliqué, "or nué", and embroidery using split, whip and satin stitches. On plain weave linen support and a second support of green cut silk velvet.

Dimensions

55.9 × 44.5 cm (22 × 17 1/2 in.)

Provenance

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