Medium: silk embroidery on silk foundation with metal, wood, seed pearls, mica Technique: embroidered in flat satin, stem, and back and knot stitches on seven and one satin foundation. Relief by a variety of looping, wrapping, and braiding and silk wrapped flexible coils.
Dimensions:
H x W: 34.6 x 45.7 cm (13 5/8 x 18 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Embroidered picture
Object Name:
Embroidered picture
Made in:
England
Date:
late 17th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Solomon enthroned with sage before him on left. Two women with baby on ground and baby held up by sword-wielder on right. Two castles in background, sun and clouds, tree with squirrel, lion, parakeet in tree, fishpond, other bird in tree, leopard in foreground. Scattered floral and insect motifs overall.
