Caption

Velum., Velum made of blue silk fabric. In the center is an applied radiant medallion with the IHS monogram with a cross and a burning heart. In the corners and in the center of each side are traces of torn-out applied flower sprigs. Trimmed with wide silver braid. Linen lining. 18th century, Poland. Liturgical vestment, height 45 cm, width 46.5 cm., A square textile panel with a pale green background and a gold decorative border; the center features a sunburst motif with brownish-gold rays and a round inner medallion, and the fabric shows a subtle pattern of pale blue circular and leaf-like shapes scattered across the surface, with visible folds and slight wrinkles in the material.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A12_271

License type

Rights managed

Available size

87.2Mb (7.0Mb) / 20.0in x 16.9in / 6000 x 5079 (300dpi)

Keywords

Velum blue silk fabric center applied radiant medallion IHS monogram cross burning heart corners side traces torn- applied flower sprigs Trimmed wide silver braid Linen lining 18th century Poland Liturgical vestment height 45 cm width 46.5 cm square textile panel pale green background gold decorative border center features sunburst motif brownish-gold rays round inner medallion fabric subtle pattern pale blue circular leaf- shapes scattered across surface visible folds slight wrinkles material.