47.5_01
Type
tapestry panel; cushion cover
Title
Susanna Brought before the Judge and Accused by the Elders of Adultery
Date
circa 1650
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), 8 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S Z
Place
England, London (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Wool tapestry cushion cover depicting the biblical story of Susanna brought before the Judge and accused of adultery by the Elders in the central panel. The border panels show hunting scenes. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 520 mm x 530 mm