Textile ArtsGreek18th century

Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus

18th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Epimanikion embroidered with a central scene of the raising of Lazarus surrounded with floral arabesques. Crimson ground embroidered with satin stitch and couching. Christ has a halo of seed pearls. Twelve metallic rings (six per side) for laces or cord.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Embroidery

Medium

Silk and metallic yarns filé and lamé with sequins and seed pearls

Culture

Greek

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

17 x 26 x 15 cm (6 11/16 x 10 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.)

Provenance

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

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