Textile ArtsSpanish16th century

Table Runner made from two Apparels

16th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Probably sleeve apparels from a dalmatic (liturgical garment worn by a deacon) appliquéd onto blue silk cut velvet. Embroidered with cartouche initials flanked by foliage arabesques containing birds and flowers in silver and gilt metallic threads. Shading done with paint. Stitches include chain, split and couching. Appliqués of yellow silk; red silk satin; white damask (abraded).

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Appliqué

Medium

Silk with gilt metallic yarn embroidery

Culture

Spanish

Century

16th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

54.9 x 218.4 cm (21 5/8 x 86 in.)

Provenance

Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930

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