Crucifix
Date16th Century
MediumEmbroidery: metallic thread on linen plain weave.
Dimensions13 inches × 28 1/2 inches (33.02 × 72.39 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Octavia Bates Fund
Object number48.129
DescriptionCrucifix from the back of a chasuble, or possibly from an antependium, entirely worked in raised metal thread embroidery. The cross is in two parts and worked in a zigzag pattern to resemble wood. The body of Christ is in finely modelled raised work; the plaque with INRI, the loincloth and the skull and cross bones are applied. Some details are in purl, others in heavier plied metal thread.On View
Not on view
1880s
15th Century
1430/1460
16th Century
19th Century
early 16th Century
18th Century
c. 1860
c. 1885
19th Century
1921