Altar Frontal

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, rectangular piece of fabric with a white background and intricate red designs. The fabric, titled "Altar Frontal", is by an unknown artist. The top section features a repeating pattern of six identical red designs, each resembling a building or temple with pointed roofs and ornate details. These designs are arranged in a row, separated by small gaps. A horizontal red band with a zigzag pattern runs along the bottom of this section. Below the red designs is a wide section of white lace, featuring an intricate floral pattern and a scalloped edge. The fabric appears to be made of linen or a similar material and has a rough, frayed edge at the top. The background of the image is a plain gray color.