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Chasuble Back with Embroidered Orphrey Band, 1415-1425. Creator: Unknown
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Chasuble Back with Embroidered Orphrey Band, 1415-1425. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble Back with Embroidered Orphrey Band, 1415-1425. The chasuble is the main sleeveless outer vestment worn by priests while officiating during Mass. By the 1400s, the chasuble became highly ornamented with embroidered decorative bands called orphreys, often in the shape of a cross, as seen here. This luxurious Italian example features velvet of three colours with lush pile. In Graz, Austria, it was embellished with a locally embroidered orphrey featuring crowns, haloes, and backgrounds of scenes formed with gold thread. The Virgin and Child, and Saints Catherine, Dorothy, Ursula, and Barbara are featured
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of religious attire known as the Chasuble Back with Embroidered Orphrey Band, created between 1415 and 1425 by an unknown artist. The chasuble, worn by priests during Mass, evolved into a highly ornate garment during the 15th century. This particular Italian example exudes opulence with its three-colored velvet adorned with lush pile. Located in Graz, Austria, this chasuble was further enhanced with a locally embroidered orphrey featuring intricate details such as crowns, haloes, and scenes formed with gold thread. The Virgin and Child take center stage alongside Saints Catherine, Dorothy, Ursula, and Barbara. The craftsmanship involved in creating this masterpiece is truly awe-inspiring. Silk embroidery combined with gold and silver threads brings life to every stitch. Various techniques like cut pile and voided stitches are skillfully employed to achieve depth and texture. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art under the care of Heritage Art/Heritage Images (not affiliated with any commercial entity), this photograph allows us to appreciate the artistry behind historical vestments while providing insight into religious practices from centuries past. It serves as a testament to human creativity and devotion throughout history.
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