Doek van linnen
Unknown Artist
ca. 1800 - ca. 1870
Medium
linen (material)
Dimensions
85; 130
About this artwork
Schenking van de Stichting Twickel
Art Historical Context
**Doek van Linnen (Linen Cloth)** *Unknown Artist, ca. 1800–1870* *Linen, h 130 cm × w 85 cm* This unassuming yet evocative linen cloth, simply titled *Doek van Linnen hails from the 19th century, a period when finely woven textiles were essential to daily life in the Netherlands and surrounding regions. Measuring a generous 130 by 85 cm, its substantial size suggests it may have served as a tablecloth, bed linen, or ceremonial covering in a prosperous household. Crafted from pure linen—a durable, breathable fiber derived from flax—such cloths exemplify the skilled handweaving technique...