47.6_01
Type
tapestry panel; cushion cover
Title
Susanna on her Way to the Baths
Date
circa 1625
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), 10 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S Z
Place
England, London (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Wool tapestry cushion cover depicting part of the biblical story of Susanna. In the central panel she can be seen on her way to the baths with two handmaidens at her side. The border panels show hunting scenes. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 505 mm x 500 mm