Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The background is in pink silk, somewhat faded but in good condition. In the center is the burial of Christ. He is wrapped in a linen sheet held by two Saints, probably one is St. Joseph of Arimethea. Behind this group stands the Virgin, St. John and Mary Magdalene. A gilt cross rises behind the Virgin and above it the Dove of the Holy Ghost with clouds. To the right and left stand Angels. The border has a long embroidered inscription and at each corner a Cherubim. A silver braid and fringe complete it.

Made from:

Silk -- linen -- silk thread -- silver- and gold-wrapped silk thread -- beads -- drilled river pearls -- glass beads

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

ca. 1730

Size:

72 x 82.6 cm (28 5/16 x 32 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

43.54

Class:

NEEDLEWORK

Signature marks:

inscription 150 in lower left corner in purple crayon inscription [Cyrillic] Gl. [Latin] N 1 In black ink on right side near edge. Glav. No. 1

Credit line:

Gift of Madame Augusto Rosso, 1968