Epitaphios (Plashchanitsa)

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third quarter 17th century · Silk and metal thread embroidery on a foundation of linen plain weave · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The central scene of the Lamentation of Christ is bordered by a series of saints in roundels, with a particular focus on saints of the Moscow region, including four Metropolitans of Moscow and the important monastic leaders Sergius and Cyril. Also notable is the depiction in the left border of the sainted Tsarevich Dmitri Ivanovich, whose cult flourished following the transfer of his remains to Moscow in 1606.

Artist

Unknown

Date

third quarter 17th century

Medium

Silk and metal thread embroidery on a foundation of linen plain weave

Culture

Russian, Moscow or environs

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Stephan Rosenak, 1946