Embroidered picture: Pieta for Greek Orthodox Church
16th–17th century
Object PlaceEurope (Eastern)
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin with silk, and gold and silver colored metal thread embroidery, silk plain weave, linen with ink inscription, and linen lining
Dimensions66 x 85 cm (26 x 33 7/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.324
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17th century
18th–19th century
16th–17th century
late 18th century
late 16th–early 17th century