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Epimanikion depicting the Annunciation
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Epimanikion with central medallion depicting the Annunciation surrounded by four half-length figures in foliage with haloes of seed pearls amidst floral arabesques; embellished with coloured glass gems at the top and bottom. Crimson silk satin ground with embroidery stitches including bouclé, couching, and split; lined with purple silk satin; metal rings for laces. Later added gold border.
Department of Paintings Sculpture & Decorative Arts
Harry G. Friedman New York Gift to Fogg Museum 1960.
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Title: Epimanikion depicting the Annunciation
Description:
Epimanikion with central medallion depicting the Annunciation surrounded by four half-length figures in foliage with haloes of seed pearls amidst floral arabesques; embellished with coloured glass gems at the top and bottom.
Crimson silk satin ground with embroidery stitches including bouclé, couching, and split; lined with purple silk satin; metal rings for laces.
Later added gold border.
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