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A Panel of Opus Anglicanum
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A Panel of Opus Anglicanum

Pre 16th century
For Sale by Textile Antiques
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England, last quarter of the 15th century

Christ is depicted here as in many Gothic representations of the Last Judgement, seated on a rainbow arc with a seraph at each end, his palms raised and his wounds displayed and a crossed halo around his head. Embroidered in coloured silks in split stitch, satin stitch and laid silk with trellis couching, and silver threads in brick stitch, eyelet stitch and underside couching, on a linen ground. The figure probably decorated the hood of a cope. With losses to the silk.

Now laid on a panel of 16th century blue linen, and framed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
31.6cm (12.44")
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Textile Antiques has dated this Opus Anglicanum Embroidery Panel to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1241198
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84d
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England, last quarter of the 15th century

Christ is depicted here as in many Gothic representations of the Last Judgement, seated on a rainbow arc with a seraph at each end, his palms raised and his wounds displayed and a crossed halo around his head.

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Embroidered in coloured silks in split stitch, satin stitch and laid silk with trellis couching, and silver threads in brick stitch, eyelet stitch and underside couching, on a linen ground.
Textile Antiques

The figure probably decorated the hood of a cope. With losses to the silk.

Now laid on a panel of 16th century blue linen, and framed.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
31.6cm (12.44")
Date of Manufacture

Textile Antiques has dated this Opus Anglicanum Embroidery Panel to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241198
Dealers Internal Ref
84d
Textile Antiques
Textile Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025

Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.

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A framed medieval embroidery panel depicting a seated figure with raised hands in metallic thread on a blue fabric backing, enclosed in a carved gold frame.
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Archive I A framed medieval embroidery panel depicting a seated figure with raised hands in metallic thread on a blue fabric backing, enclosed in a carved gold frame.

A Panel of Opus Anglicanum

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A framed medieval embroidery panel depicting a seated figure with raised hands in metallic thread on a blue fabric backing, enclosed in a carved gold frame.
A panel of opus anglicanum
Ref: SA1241198
A framed medieval embroidery panel depicting a seated figure with raised hands in metallic thread on a blue fabric backing, enclosed in a carved gold frame.
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  • ObjectTextile Wall Art
  • PeriodPre 16th century
  • StyleMedieval Gothic
  • MaterialLinen, Silk, Metal Thread, Giltwood
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsSeated holy figure, Underside couching, Gilded foliate frame, Raised hands pose
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 31.6 cm (12 in)

This pre-sixteenth century medieval Gothic textile wall art piece presents a panel of opus anglicanum measuring 40 cm high by 31.6 cm wide. A seated holy figure sits centrally with raised hands and a crossed halo, flanked by a seraph at each end in a traditional composition on a blue fabric backing. The embroidery utilises metallic thread and coloured silk, showing visible losses to the silk across the surface. A gilded foliate frame encloses the textile, featuring intricate carved scrollwork decoration along the wide wooden moulding. Positioned above a sideboard, the artwork brings historical character into a home interior today. The scene employs rich tones of blue and gold against the neutral background of the linen ground and metal threads. The piece demonstrates the traditional technique of underside couching and detailed stitching styles typical of English ecclesiastical needlework from this period. The rectangular gilded frame displays subtle texture and a warm metallic finish suitable for display in a traditional study or living space.

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Opus Anglicanum, translating from Latin as English work, refers to needlework produced in medieval England, renowned for complex silk and metallic thread embroidery.

These panels typically utilised silver-gilt thread, silk yarns, and linen backing fabric, constructed using split stitch and underside couching techniques.

Authentication involves examining specific stitch structures such as underside couching, analysing thread composition under magnification, and assessing natural wear patterns on the textile ground.

Displaying framed textile art on a neutral wall or alongside classical portraits creates a focal point in traditional, gothic, or eclectic interiors.

Keep framed textiles away from direct sunlight and moisture sources, utilizing UV-protective glass and conservation-grade mounting materials to prevent fabric breakdown.
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