46.46_01
Type
tapestry fragment; altar frontal; antependium
Title
Four Scenes from the Life of the Virgin
Date
circa 1480
Materials
linen (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), linen (wefts), 7-8 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S
Place
Switzerland, Basle (place of manufacture)
Description
Tapestry dorsal depicting four scenes from the life of the Virgin. The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Adoration of the Magi and The Presentation in the Temple. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 940 mm x 2600 mm 4600 g