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Figure and Lion of St. Mark (fragment)
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Figure and Lion of St. Mark (fragment)
Swiss
dated 1607
Object Place: Switzerland
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
172 x 137 cm (67 11/16 x 53 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Frederick Brown Fund
Accession Number64.1580
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBrown, gray and white linen threads embroidered on undyed linen ground fabric. Ground made up of threee pieces of linen seamed together. Central medallion shows Virgin and Child. Medallions in corner show four evangelists: S MARCVS as winged lion, S MATHVS as an angel, S IOHANES as a winged eagle, and S LVCAS as winged bull. Floral motifs encircel evangelist medallions. Worked in a variety of laid work and lace-like filling stitches.