Textile Antiques has dated this Framed Embroidered Orphrey Panel to the 16th Century.
Circa 1500, probably German
Worked in coloured silks in satin stitch and surface couching, and couched metal and gilt metal threads, on a linen ground with St John standing and holding his chalice, his other hand raised in blessing.
With losses to the silk threads. Now applied to a 17th century burgundy silk velvet panel bordered with silver braid.
Textile Antiques has dated this Framed Embroidered Orphrey Panel to the 16th Century.
Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.
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An Embroidered Figure from an Orphrey Panel