Cover

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Cover* from early 17th-century Spain the pinnacle of European lace-making artistry. Crafted by an unknown artisan using embroidered net—a technique where fine threads are meticulously stitched onto a mesh ground to create intricate patterns—this textile measures a generous 37 by 35 inches (94 x 88.9 cm). Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it exemplifies the classification of Textiles-Laces, highlighting the era's obsession with delicate, ornamental fabrics. In the Baroque age, Spanish lace was among Europe's finest, ofte...