Caption

Velum;, Church vestment, early 18th century, Poland. Silver lamé velum embroidered at corners and along edges with colorful floral branches green, pink, salmon pink, beige; floral motifs, flowers, leaves, plant ornaments. At the bottom center a gold equal-armed cross is applied. Edges trimmed with galloon; cotton lining. Liturgical vestment. Height 50 cm, width 50 cm., A flat textile square laid against a neutral background, showing a central panel of light beige fabric with visible weave and subtle creases, surrounded by a narrow pale yellow border and a slightly darker beige trim; the fabric has a few faint irregular folds and small loose threads along the edges, and the overall color palette includes beige, pale yellow, light brown, and the soft gray of the backdrop.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A12_278

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Rights managed

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77.3Mb (4.9Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4501 (300dpi)

Keywords

Velum Church vestment early 18th century Poland Silver lamé velum embroidered corners edges colorful floral branches green pink salmon pink beige floral motifs flowers leaves plant ornaments bottom center gold equal-armed cross applied Edges trimmed galloon cotton lining Liturgical vestment Height 50 cm width 50 cm flat textile square laid neutral background showing central panel light beige fabric visible weave subtle creases surrounded narrow pale yellow border slightly darker beige trim fabric faint irregular folds small loose threads color palette includes pale yellow light brown soft gray backdrop.