Cope

Unknown

fourth quarter 15th century · Silk, metal · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The large pomegranate and parallel waving branch motifs make this a quintessential example of the opulent metallic and silk velvet textiles of the late 15th century. The scale and richness of the design give the cope a sense of grandeur appropriate for ecclesiastical purposes. The orphrey textile is also made from a classic Italian textile from the 17th century. Together, they illustrate how textiles used in ecclesiastical garments were kept and reused over time.

Artist

Unknown

Date

fourth quarter 15th century

Medium

Silk, metal

Culture

Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of The Rembrandt Club, 1911