Chalice Cover, 18th century, Italy, Silk, warp-faced plain weave, same lining, edged with bobbin lace of metal thread, embroidered in silk floss, gold metal strip wrapped on silk core—used singly and as 2-ply twist, metal strip, stitches: long and short, couching, stem, knot, herring-bone (threaded with metal strip) couching in brick and other patterns, x cm (27 1/4 x 28 1/2 in.), Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern t

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Size: 4800px × 4547px
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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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