Caption

Chasuble, Liturgical vestment, 18th century, Poland. The front column is embroidered with stylized flowers and angels; the rear column: in the center, a figure of the Madonna on the moon; on the sides, angels holding flowers; background covered with tiny stars. Trimmed with smooth woolen braid. Predominant colors: white background with light pink, blue, and sand ornament. Linen lining. Length 96 cm, width 61 cm back., A rectangular embroidered textile with rounded bottom corners and a notched top, bordered and divided by a mustard yellow trim; the central panel shows a standing robed figure in muted beige and brown tones above a circular motif in deep blue and lighter blue, with a coiled serpent-like form in tan; the side panels each feature a group of cherubic figures in pale skin tones with blue drapery and floral crowns in reds and pinks, scattered small star-like embroidered motifs in pale blue and green across a cream background, and decorative scroll elements in blue and tan near the bottom; the overall colors visible are cream, mustard yellow, beige, brown, blue, pink, red, tan, and pale green.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A13_453

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Rights managed

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77.3Mb (6.6Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4501 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Chasuble Liturgical vestment 18th century Poland front column embroidered stylized flowers angels rear column center figure Madonna moon sides holding flowers background covered tiny stars Trimmed smooth woolen braid Predominant colors white background light pink blue sand ornament Linen lining Length 96 cm width 61 cm back rectangular textile rounded bottom corners notched top bordered divided mustard yellow trim central panel standing robed figure muted beige brown tones circular motif deep blue lighter blue coiled serpent- form tan side panels feature group cherubic figures pale skin tones blue drapery floral crowns reds pinks scattered small star- embroidered motifs pale blue green across cream background decorative scroll elements tan near bottom colors visible cream mustard yellow beige brown pink red pale green.