Handdwaal van linnendamast met een bloempatroon
Unknown Artist
ca. 1680 - ca. 1690
Medium
weaving
Dimensions
139; 88
About this artwork
height 139 cm x width 88 cm
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 17th-century Dutch textiles with *Handdwaal van linnendamast met eenempatroon*, awoven linen damask hand towel dating to around 1680–1690. Measuring approximately 139 cm high by 88 cm wide, this piece showcases an intricate floral pattern, a hallmark of Baroque-era opulence. Though created by an unknown artisan, it exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship of anonymous weavers in the Netherlands during the Golden Age, when households prized such linens for their elegance and utility. Linen damask, the medium here, is a sophisticated weaving technique where satin and...