File:EB1911 Tapestry - antependium - Adoration of the Magi.jpg
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English: An antependium, or altar hanging of tapestry woven in coloured wools, with the Adoration of the Magi, probably from a design by Wohlgemuth (1434–1519). The tapestry is reputed to have been executed in a convent at Bamberg; below the folds of the Virgin's cloak, to the right, the “tapissière” has woven a figure of herself at work. German, 15th century. About 5 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. |
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| Date | published 1911 | |||
| Source | “Tapestry,” Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.), v. 26, 1911, fig. 12 (plate II). | |||
| Author | Unknown artist | |||
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| current | 20:52, 14 February 2019 | | 1,716 × 811 (438 KB) | Bob Burkhardt | {{Information |description ={{en|1=An antependium, or altar hanging of tapestry woven in coloured wools, with the Adoration of the Magi, probably from a design by Wohlgemuth (1434–1519). The tapestry is reputed to have been executed in a convent at Bamberg; below the folds of the Virgin's cloak, to the right, the “tapissière” has woven a figure of herself at work. German, 15th century. About 5 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft.}} |date =published 1911 |source =“Tapestry,” ''Encyclopædia Bri... |
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