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Embroidered Hanging. Late 14th century. Made in probably Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany. Medieval theology often interpreted episodes from Hebrew scripture as prefigurations of events in the New Testament. The Sacrifice of Isaac, for example, was seen as an allusion to the Crucifixion. The present embroidery likely had a pendant depicting scenes from the life of Christ. The presence of saints venerated especially in Hildesheim, such as Epiphanius, Bernward, and Godehard, supports an attribution to a convent in the vicinity. The coats of arms are those of the landgrave of Hesse and the house of Lichtfuss. Silk on linen, painted inscriptions, 63 x 62 1/2 in. (160 x 158.8 cm). Gift of Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1969 (69.106).

Location The Metropolitan Museum of Art/New York, NY/USA

Unique Identifier ART554767

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 5148px × 5250px

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