Religious Silk Embroidery With Gold And Silver Thread, Convent Work, 18th Century

30 x 26 cm.
The 3 Hearts.
A beautiful, antique religious embroidery on silk withdelicate sheen, displayed under glass in its antique, gilded frame.
The reverse side, with its taut threads, has remained very authentic,
This composition was likely created ina convent by an experienced nun,
In the center, three symbolic hearts are embroidered in relief and embellished withgold and silver thread. The central heart is surmounted by the instruments of the Passion,and a closed crown dominates the composition. Surrounding this spiritual motifbloom generous bouquets of heirloom roses and polychrome flowersexecuted with remarkable refinement.
The gold-embroidered abbreviations “INS,” “IPH,” and“MRA” refer to the hearts of Jesus, Joseph, and Mary.
In excellent condition. While only two smallwormholes are visible on the silk, the reverse side bears tracesof past insect damage that is now inactive, without, however, weakeningthe piece as a whole.
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