46.36_01
Type
tapestry fragment; altar frontal; antependium
Title
Flight into Egypt
Date
circa 1430-1440
Materials
linen (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), metal (wefts), 7 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S
Place
Alsace (place of manufacture)
Description
Tapestry depicting the Flight into Egypt of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus.Three angels hover above. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 960 mm x 820 mm 2100 g