Portion of a Chasuble

Probably made for Piero Soderini (1452–1522) Italy, probably Florence

textileweaving - velvet

Date

1450-1500

Medium

Silk, satin weave, cut solid velvet

Dimensions

52.7 × 22 cm (20 3/4 × 8 5/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian Society

Also notable

Works in the same vein

Gaming Set, Probably Made for the Russian Court

Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory (1719–44) Vienna

Kantharos (Wine Cup)

Greek; Apulia, Italy probably made in Canosa, said to have been found in Tarento, Italy