About This Artwork

Germany, possibly Cologne

Fragment probably from an Orphrey Band Depicting Christ before Mary Magdalene, Early 15th century

Linen, plain weave; appliquéd with silk, satin weave and linen plain weave; embroidered with silk floss, linen and gold and silver gilt strips wound around silk fiber cores in cross, outline, satin, split and stem stitches; couching
17.2 x 24.8 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)
Restricted gift of Mrs. John V. Farwell III in memory of Mrs. Walter Byron Smith, 1980.129