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Altar Frontal

1400-1450 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three portions of an altar frontal of red velvet embroidered with the Virgin and Child and two kneeling angels in silk and metal threads

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Altar Frontal
  • Altar Frontal (Part)
  • Altar Frontal (Part)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Altar frontal, in three parts, 1400-1450, Spanish. Red velvet embroidered with the Virgin and Child and two kneeling angels
Physical description
Three portions of an altar frontal of red velvet embroidered with the Virgin and Child and two kneeling angels in silk and metal threads
Gallery label
ALTAR FRONTAL
Silk velvet with applied linen embroidered with silver-gilt and silk threads; satin, chain and split stitches with couched work.
SPANISH (Barcelonaor Valencia): about 1400-1450
257 to B-1880
The Virgin and Child are shown in the centre, with angels on either side: these formerly held inscribed scrolls which are now missing.
Collection
Accession number
257-1880

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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