Chasuble
This very well-preserved garment synergizes centuries' old Catholic practice with the machine age. This priest's vestment– a tabard-like chasuble intended to be worn over the alb and other clothing when conducting church services– is made out of a shiny, silver-shot machine-woven silk; the hand-embroidered floral elements continue a long tradition of superior, Italian needlework, although the palette is now garishly hued with synthetic sewing silks.
Artwork Details
- Title: Chasuble
- Date: Late 19th century
- Culture: Italian
- Medium: Silk and metal thread
- Dimensions: L. 49 x W. 31 inches (124.5 x 78.7 cm)
- Classifications: Textiles-Embroidered, Textiles-Ecclesiastical
- Credit Line: Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1955
- Object Number: 55.217.13
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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late 17th century (textile); 18th century (current appearance)
ca. 1715
ca. 1835
ca. 1730–35
Andrea Briosco, called Riccio (Italian, Trent 1470–1532 Padua)
1530–1539
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