46.19_01
Type
tapestry fragment
Title
The Martyrdom of St Ursula
Date
circa 1490-1500
Materials
linen (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), metal (wefts), 5-6 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S
Place
Germany, Middle Rhine (place of manufacture)
Description
Tapestry panel depicting the Martyrdom of St Ursula and her 11,000 maidens, wool, possibly linen and metal. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 990 mm x 1390 mm 3000 g