Fragment
Unknown Artist
early 16th century
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 11 in. (50.8 x 27.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Culture
Spanish or Portuguese
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Olga Raggio, 2002
Accession Number
2002.494.575
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk fragment, woven in the early 16th century attributed to a Spanish or Portuguese artisan, offers a glimpse into the opulent textile traditions of Renaissance Iberia. Measuring 20 x 11 inches, it features intricate motifs of flowers and eagles symbols that likely evoked themes of nature, imperial power, and nobility. Displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, this piece was generously gifted by Nanette B. Kian in honor of Olgaaggio in 2002Crafted from luxurious silk—a material prized for its sheen and durability—this woven t...