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Fragmentary Orphrey Panel depicting Joachim and Anna

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Fragment of an orphrey panel depicting Anna and Joachim at the Golden Gate, brought together by an angel embracing the figures with its wings. Coat of arms partially visible in the lower panel, matching that on 1928.118A. Embroidery on silk cut crimson velvet on a plain weave linen ground.
Department of Paintings Sculpture & Decorative Arts Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund
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Title: Fragmentary Orphrey Panel depicting Joachim and Anna
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Fragment of an orphrey panel depicting Anna and Joachim at the Golden Gate, brought together by an angel embracing the figures with its wings.
Coat of arms partially visible in the lower panel, matching that on 1928.
118A.
Embroidery on silk cut crimson velvet on a plain weave linen ground.

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