Chasuble with Orphreys depicting a saint and bishop saint (front), the Virgin and Child, Saint Martin, and Saint Peter (back)

Italian

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A chasuble is a vestment worn by a priest during the celebration of the Mass. The orphrey (the vertical decorative band) on the front contains two panels with ovals framing three-quarter length male figures: at the top, an unidentified bearded saint, and on the bottom, a figure bearing an open book, sceptor, and bishop's miter. The three ovals on the orphery on the back depict, from top to bottom, the Virgin and Child, the charity of Saint Martin, and Saint Peter holding a key and book.

Chasuble with Orphreys depicting a saint and bishop saint (front), the Virgin and Child, Saint Martin, and Saint Peter (back), Velvet, Italian

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Chasuble with Orphreys depicting a saint and bishop saint (front), the Virgin and Child, Saint Martin, and Saint Peter (back), Velvet, Italian
Chasuble with Orphreys depicting a saint and bishop saint (front), the Virgin and Child, Saint Martin, and Saint Peter (back), Velvet, Italian

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