Embroidered Medallion

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15th–16th century · Silk and metal thread embroidery on a foundation of linen plain weave · Medieval Art

This medallion showing the Evangelist symbol John (an eagle), and its pair depicting Matthew, originally formed a group with two other medallions showing the symbols for Mark and Luke. Their small scale suggests that they may have been attached to a stole (epitrachelion).

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th–16th century

Medium

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

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Benjamin Moore, 1936