Saint Suaire De Besançon 18th Century
Saint Suaire de Besançon début XVIII eme
Gold-spun polychrome silk embroidery on a cream satin ground featuring a bishop accompanied by 2 canons presenting the shroud of Christ
Below in a slightly oval frame is the Virgin and Child Jesus .
All faces are painted and of fine quality
This embroidery is presented in a Bérain frame
From its annexation by the Kingdom of France ( 1668 and 1674 ) , artistic and especially religious life was intense in Besançon and numerous commissions took place
Among all these artistic achievements , an important part was given to the Holy Shroud of Besançon , the city , at that time was the object , of an important pilgrimage and numerous churches had come into being .
Gold-spun polychrome silk embroidery on a cream satin ground featuring a bishop accompanied by 2 canons presenting the shroud of Christ
Below in a slightly oval frame is the Virgin and Child Jesus .
All faces are painted and of fine quality
This embroidery is presented in a Bérain frame
From its annexation by the Kingdom of France ( 1668 and 1674 ) , artistic and especially religious life was intense in Besançon and numerous commissions took place
Among all these artistic achievements , an important part was given to the Holy Shroud of Besançon , the city , at that time was the object , of an important pilgrimage and numerous churches had come into being .
980 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Good condition
Material: Silk
Length: 44 cm
Height: 32 cm
Reference (ID): 1740828
Availability: In stock
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