Textile

Art Historical Context

This exquisite 14th-century Italian, woven from luxurious silk and shimmering metal threads, exemplifies the opulence of medieval craftsmanship. Measuring about 18½ by 8 inches, it hails from the vibrant workshops of late medieval Italy, where silk productionoften imported from the East and enhanced with metallic lamé—reached new heights of technical sophistication. Acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art through Fletcher Fund in 194, it resides in the Medieval Art department, a testament to the era's fusion of trade, artistry, and piety. The woven technique highlights the skill of anonymo...