Robert Lehman CollectionTextiles-Ecclesiastical15th centuryChasuble Back with an Orphrey is a textiles-ecclesiastical of Italian, Spanish, or Turkish; German origin created in 15th century using silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk plain weave, brocaded with gilt metal… measuring 38 1/2 x 24 3/4 (97.8 x 62.9 cm) — now part of the Robert Lehman Collection collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk plain weave, brocaded with gilt metal thread. Binding tape: cotton plain weave Lining: linen plain weave, glazed Orphrey Cross: linen plain weave appliqué with silk, gilt-animal-substrate-wrapped linen, wool, and hemp. |
| Dimensions | 38 1/2 x 24 3/4 (97.8 x 62.9 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Ecclesiastical |
| Department | Robert Lehman Collection |
| Credit Line | Robert Lehman Collection, 1975 |
| Date | 15th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Italian, Spanish, or Turkish; German culture. The estimated date range is 1400 – 1500.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Chasuble Back with an Orphrey?
Chasuble Back with an Orphrey is housed in the Robert Lehman Collection department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Chasuble Back with an Orphrey created?
Chasuble Back with an Orphrey dates to 15th century.
What material is Chasuble Back with an Orphrey made from?
Chasuble Back with an Orphrey is crafted from silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk plain weave, brocaded with gilt metal thread. binding tape: cotton plain weave lining: linen plain weave, glazed orphrey cross: linen plain weave appliqué with silk, gilt-animal-substrate-wrapped linen, wool, and hemp..
Is Chasuble Back with an Orphrey in the public domain?
Chasuble Back with an Orphrey is in the public domain and can be freely used.