Textile ArtsBohemian15th century
Orphrey Panel depicting the Visitation
c. 1400
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Orphrey panel, possibly from a cope, depicting Elizabeth and Mary embracing with foetuses visible in their wombs. Embroidered on pieced silk cut crimson velvet on a plain weave linen support.
Dimensions
44.5 × 26.7 cm (17 1/2 × 10 1/2 in.)
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