Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile fragment, simply titled *Piece*, dates to the early 17th century hails from either France or Italy, reflecting the opulent textile traditions of Baroque-era Europe. Measuring a modest 9¼ x 20½ inches (23.5 x 52.1 cm), it exemplifies the artistry of woven silk, a luxurious medium prized for its sheen, durability, and capacity to capture intricate patterns through looms. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1920, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, classified among textiles-woven. In the early 17th c...