Chasuble

Late 16th Century; cut, patched and reshaped at a later date

Not on view

The Christian monograms IHS (Jesus Hominum Salvator- Jesus, Savior of Mankind) and MAR (possibly signifying Maria- the Virgin Mary) decorate cartouches on this Chasuble- tabard-like clothing intended to be worn by a Roman Catholic priest when officiating church services. Though from a distance the design is elegant, closer inspection reveals the central band to be ornamented with simple yellow satin silk appliqués, sewn onto the velvet ground. The shadows on the illusionistic strapwork are even executed in paint. The green velvet ground- though old- has been patched and repurposed at an unknown date from a different garment.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Chasuble
Date: Late 16th Century; cut, patched and reshaped at a later date
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk, metal
Dimensions: Length at CB: 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of the Rembrandt Club, 1911
Object Number: 2009.300.2949
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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