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Ecce Homo

Napkin
ca. 1750-1799 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Germany (made)

Napkin of linen damask. The scene is repeated four times in quarters of the field. Beneath the words 'Ecce Homo' stand two figures labelled 'MARIA' and 'IOHANNIS'. Between them are two stars and a flowering plant.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Household Objects
Object type
Napkin
TitleEcce Homo
Materials and techniques
Linen damask
Brief description
Napkin of linen damask, 'Ecce Homo', Germany, ca. 1750-1799.
Physical description
Napkin of linen damask. The scene is repeated four times in quarters of the field. Beneath the words 'Ecce Homo' stand two figures labelled 'MARIA' and 'IOHANNIS'. Between them are two stars and a flowering plant.
Dimensions
  • Length: 26.5in
  • Width: 28.25in
  • Length: 67.5cm
  • Width: 72cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Embroidered in pink in one corner of the napkin is the initial G.
  • 'Ecce Homo'
  • 'MARIA'
  • 'IOHANNIS'
Credit line
Given by Miss G. M. Davis
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.331-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O358566/ecce-homo-napkin-unknown/
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