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Epitrachelion
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Cut silk crimson velvet priest's stole with predominantly-gold appliquéd embroidered panels depicting twelve male figures in arches with haloes and name inscriptions--the Four Evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), seven of the Twelve Apostles, and another apostle, Paul. Each figure holds a book, except the upper left figure, Peter, who holds a model of a church and a thurible (incense burner). Appliqués are made of cloth of gold defined with embroidery incorporating split, chain(?) stitches and couching. Five tassels (each 11.5 cm long) at bottom. Lined in cream-coloured satin silk.
The figures are as follows, from top right, clockwise): Paul (Poghos), John (Yhns), Luke (Ghukas), Matthew (Mats), Bartholomew (Brdghms), Simon (Semn), Philip (Pips), Thomas (Tvms), James (Jacob, Ykbs), Mark (Mrks), Andrew (Andrs), Peter (Petros).
Department of Paintings Sculpture & Decorative Arts
Harry G. Friedman New York; his gift to the Fogg Art Museum 1960.
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Title: Epitrachelion
Description:
Cut silk crimson velvet priest's stole with predominantly-gold appliquéd embroidered panels depicting twelve male figures in arches with haloes and name inscriptions--the Four Evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), seven of the Twelve Apostles, and another apostle, Paul.
Each figure holds a book, except the upper left figure, Peter, who holds a model of a church and a thurible (incense burner).
Appliqués are made of cloth of gold defined with embroidery incorporating split, chain(?) stitches and couching.
Five tassels (each 11.
5 cm long) at bottom.
Lined in cream-coloured satin silk.
The figures are as follows, from top right, clockwise): Paul (Poghos), John (Yhns), Luke (Ghukas), Matthew (Mats), Bartholomew (Brdghms), Simon (Semn), Philip (Pips), Thomas (Tvms), James (Jacob, Ykbs), Mark (Mrks), Andrew (Andrs), Peter (Petros).