Panel, 17th century, 70 x 47 3/4in. ( x ), Silk, linen; counted thread embroidery, Spain, 17th century, Although woven and embroidered in Christian Spain, this wall hanging exhibits a strong Islamic influence. During more than seven centuries of Islamic rule (711-1492), highly skilled Moorish craftsmen formed the basis of textile production throughout the Iberian peninsula, which endured long after their expulsion. Islamic ornamentation is commonly characterized by repetitive geometric patterns, in which stylized plant and animal motifs are evenly distributed

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Keywords: 17th, century, panel