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Antependium

15th century (antependium) and 16th century or 17th century (border)
Not on view
At least six pieces of an Italian fifteenth-century green velvet make up this antependium (altar frontal), which is sectioned into squares with narrow silver tape. The edges are finished with wide silk and silver-gilt tape and the bottom is fringed. The appliquéd needlework border across the upper quadrant was worked over padding in gold and silver thread in a meandering scroll pattern reminiscent of Italian needle lace designs. It probably dates from the sixteenth or seventh century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Antependium
  • Date: 15th century (antependium) and 16th century or 17th century (border)
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Silk; metal
  • Dimensions: 41 3/4 x 94 1/4 in. (106 x 239.4 cm) with bottom fringe
  • Classification: Textiles-Ecclesiastical
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1904
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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