Picture

Description

Framed and glazed needlework picture worked in coloured wools and silk on linen canvas, depicting 'King Ahasuerus and Queen Esther and the Hanging of Haman': probably Italian, 1650 - 1700

Museum reference

A.1945.4549

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Picture

Production information

Unknown, Maker
Italy, Southern Europe

Date

Second half 17th century

Materials

Linen, Canvas, Wool, Silk

Physical description

Linen canvas worked in coloured wools and silk; framed and glazed

Associations

Depicted: King Ahasuerus
Depicted: Queen Esther
Depicted: Haman