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Chasuble, c 1600- 1700. Creator: Unknown
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Chasuble, c 1600- 1700. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, c 1600- 1700. This sumptuous polychrome velvet displays a central vase with abundant flora and exotic leaves flanking curving blossoming fronds on a gilt-metal thread ground. The pattern was created with five colours of cut and uncut (loops) velvet pile. Only the pile warps for the lush green velvet occur across the entire cloth, while each additional colour appears in vertical stripes--crimson, peach, rose, and purple. These widely acclaimed velvets from Genoa were the most colourful woven in Europe. Both the long stole and the shorter maniple are insignia of the office of deacons, priests, and the higher clergy. The stole was worn under a chasuble according to the office and the maniple was hung on the left forearm. The burse is a stiff receptacle in which the folded corporal, a white linen cloth on which the sacred bread and chalice are placed during the Mass, is carried to and from the altar. The upper fabric matches the chasuble, the bottom is a plain silk, and the interior has an obligatory linen lining
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This stunning print showcases a Chasuble from the 17th century, created by an unknown artist. The chasuble is made of sumptuous polychrome velvet, adorned with a central vase overflowing with vibrant flora and exotic leaves. Curving blossoming fronds add to the intricate design, all set against a gilt-metal thread ground. The pattern on this chasuble was meticulously crafted using five colors of cut and uncut velvet pile. Lush green velvet spans the entire cloth as the base color, while vertical stripes in crimson, peach, rose, and purple create a striking contrast. These velvets were highly acclaimed in Genoa and considered some of the most colorful woven fabrics in Europe. Accompanying this magnificent chasuble are insignia worn by deacons, priests, and higher clergy members. The long stole symbolizes their office and is worn beneath the chasuble. On the left forearm hangs a shorter maniple. Also featured in this print is a burse - a stiff receptacle used to carry the folded corporal during Mass. The upper fabric matches that of the chasuble while plain silk adorns its bottom portion. An obligatory linen lining completes its interior. This image captures not only exquisite craftsmanship but also provides insight into religious practices during this period. A true testament to artistry and devotion captured beautifully by Heritage Art/Heritage Images.
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