Cuffs

Unknown

late 17th century · linen · Costume Institute

This fine design, in w hich the lace pattern fills up the entire piece, is characterized by intricate patterning within the motifs. The central male Christian figure, representing either a saint or Christ, is atypical of imagery seen in lace accessories.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 17th century

Medium

linen

Culture

probably Flemish

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of the executors of the estate of Clara M. Blum in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blum, 1966