Textile

Art Historical Context

This exquisite 15th-century linen textile, a small woven fragment measuring just 2 3/16 × 2 9/16 inches, offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of late medieval Germany. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Medieval Art Department and acquired through the Rogers Fund in 9, it exemplifies the delicate woven textiles produced during a time when linen was prized for its durability and fine texture. German weavers of this era mastered plain weaves and twills on narrow looms, creating fabrics for everyday garments, ecclesiastical vestments, or household linens that blended functionality w...