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Orphrey Panel depicting the Visitation

Orphrey Panel depicting the Visitation

Unidentified Artist

Bohemian

Orphrey panel, possibly from a cope, depicting Elizabeth and Mary embracing with foetuses visible in their wombs. Embroidered on pieced silk cut crimson velvet on a plain weave linen support.

Silk with metallic (silver and gilt) yarns filé

Textile Arts