of emeralds.As in other countries, embroidery in Spainwas executed in the bygone time, both by paidembroiderers, and as a domestic occupation bythe ladies of the aristocracy. The work of theprofessional embroiderer consisted principally ofparaments or altar-fronts (Plates xiv., xv., xvi.,xvii.),… … TEXTILE FABRICS been wrought by Antonio Sadurni, a Catalanembroiderer who flourished in the middle of thefifteenth century. The scene represented is thecombat between Saint George (patron of Cata-lufia) and the dragon. The saint has rescued adamsel from the monsters claws, and her parentsare…
Decorative arts -- Spain History
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