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Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century

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A 17th-century silk embroidery with the central subject of decollation of Saint John the Baptist presented on a large plate to the daughter of Herodias. The reserve with the sun & moon, extravagant birds, a seated lion and leopard guarding fortified towns. Flowers and insects throughout. In a period Tortoiseshell frame. Silk backing restored 17th Century Silk Work Embroidery - The beheading of John the Baptist The beheading of John the Baptist, also known as the decollation of Saint John the Baptist or the beheading of the Forerunner, is a biblical event commemorated as a holy day by various Christian churches. According to the New Testament, Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee under the Roman Empire, had imprisoned John the Baptist because he had publicly reproved Herod for divorcing his first wife and unlawfully taking his sister-in-law (his brother’s wife) as his second wife Herodias. He then ordered him to be killed by beheading. Additional information: Origin: England Period: Circa 1660, 17th Century Style: Charles I Dimensions: Height (Un-Framed): 43 cm (16.93 inches) Width (Un-Framed): 51.5 cm (20.28 inches) Width (Un-Framed): 51.5 cm (20.28 inches)
  • Creator:
    Achille Collas (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Depth: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1660
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 129301stDibs: LU1204233091822

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