Fragments, Medium: silk, metal, A group of embroidery fragments that have been applied to a dark red-violet velvet. Velvet is probably Spanish and dates to the 17th century. Embroideries were removed from a much earlier altar frontal. Fragments show the central tabernacle with the enthroned Virgin and child. Right and left kneeling angels hold musical instruments. Remaining angels have censers., Germany, 15th–16th century, embroidery & stitching, Fragments

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