The Annunciation, Florence, Italy, 15th century
Summary
Orphrey bands were intended to decorated priests’ chasubles or copes. Woven orphreys with figural designs were made as a less expensive alternative to embroidery from the late 14th century into the 16th century.
The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce that she had been chosen to give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. The event is recorded in the New Testament in the Gospels of Luke and is a central moment in the story of the Nativity of Jesus. The scene typically depicts Mary and Gabriel, who is usually shown holding a lily, a symbol of purity, and announcing the news of the birth of Jesus to Mary.
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Date
1500
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Public Domain Dedication (CC0)