The Baptism Of Jesus Christ By John The Baptist: A Religious Panel Featuring Embroidery And Gouache On Silk
Embroidered and gouache-painted silk panel depicting the baptism of Jesus Christ by Johnthe Baptist
19th-century panel
Superb work executed on natural silk
The areas depicting skin are painted with gouache and varnished
The embroidery is done with very fine silk thread, using silk chenille stitches to highlight the foliage of the trees
The relief effects are achieved through flat-stitch embroidery worked in different directions to play with the sheen of the silk
The scene is rendered with extreme finesse
The colors are still very vibrant
The background is painted inwatercolor
The waters of the Jordan River are embroidered with very fine silk threads to create a translucent effect
Good overall condition: some signs of age
Mounted on a wooden frame but not framed
H: 66.5 cm
W: 54 cm
19th-century panel
Superb work executed on natural silk
The areas depicting skin are painted with gouache and varnished
The embroidery is done with very fine silk thread, using silk chenille stitches to highlight the foliage of the trees
The relief effects are achieved through flat-stitch embroidery worked in different directions to play with the sheen of the silk
The scene is rendered with extreme finesse
The colors are still very vibrant
The background is painted inwatercolor
The waters of the Jordan River are embroidered with very fine silk threads to create a translucent effect
Good overall condition: some signs of age
Mounted on a wooden frame but not framed
H: 66.5 cm
W: 54 cm
400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Silk
Length: 66,5 cm
Width: 54 cm
Reference (ID): 1789907
Availability: In stock
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