Cover
Unknown Artist
early 17th century
Medium
Linen; silk
Dimensions
19 3/4 x 31 in. (50.2 x 78.7 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Italian or German
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1854
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite lace cover, crafted by an unknown artist in the 17th century, hails from either Italy or Germany, regions renowned for their mastery of intricate lacework during the Baroque era. Measuring 19¾ x 31 inches, it exemplifies the opulence of textiles as luxury goods, likely used to adorn altars, furniture, or beds in affluent households. Now part of the Robert Lehman Collection The Metropolitan Museum of Art (acquired in 1975), it showcases the era's fusion of artistry and craftsmanship in everyday splendor. Woven from fine linen ground with delicate silk threads, the cover is a pri...