About This Artwork

Italy or Portugal

Altar Frontal, 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
249.8 x 75 cm (98 3/8 x 29 1/2 in.)
Restricted gift of Barbara Notz Hines Memorial Fund, 2004.724