Rucavita

XVIth century

Embroidery in gold and silver thread, on coloured silk with pearls. On one of the cuffs the image of the Holy Virgin is embroidered in gold thread, while on the other is the image of Archangel Gabriel. Their figures are projected against a flowery background. Their attire is embroidered with silver and gold thread, and their faces are embroidered with pearls.


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