Chasuble with Orphreys
Unknown Artist
16th century
Medium
Satin; silk; metal; linen
Dimensions
From center back neck: 40 1/4 x 27 1/8 in. (102.2 x 68.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Ecclesiastical
Culture
Italian
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1795
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of Renaissance ecclesiastical vestments with this stunning 16th-century *Chasuble with Orph* from Italy, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of's Robert Lehman Collection. chasuble is the outer liturgical garment worn by priests during Catholic Mass, symbolizing charity and the yoke of Christ. Measuring 40 1/4 x 27 1/8 inches from the center neck, this piece exemplifies the grandeur of sacred attire designed to inspire awe in worshippers. Crafted from shimmering satin and silk, with intricate metal threads and a linen lining, the chasuble features ornate orphreys...