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Altar Frontal

Italy or Portugal · Late 17th century · Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and linen in leaf, individual satin, satin, split and stem stitches; French knots, laid work, couching and linen padded couching

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

Subjects

embroidering linen (material)textile plain weaving laid work knotting couching (embroidering)silk (textile)needlework (visual works)liturgical ritual objects Religious/Ritual Object

Credit lineAltar Frontal. Late 17th century. Italy or Portugal. The Art Institute of Chicago, Purchased with funds provided by Barbara Notz Hines Memorial Fund. CC0.

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