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- 1. Amiens, Ursuline convent
Antependium, c. 1660-1680
All embroidery techniques (except bare gold) flat and in relief (metallic threads, canetille, verroterie, pearls...) in wool and silk threads, on a linen canvas (?) sewn onto a hemp canvas (?), itself attached by seeds around its perimeter to a wooden frame - 95 x 293 cm
Currently being acquired by Musée de Picardie, Amiens
Photo: Irwin Leullier
