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Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 17th or 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a decorative pillow with an embroidered heraldic design. The pillow features a coat of arms displaying two heraldic lions standing on either side of a shield with a red background and a white stripe down the center. The red sections have golden star-shaped symbols. Above the shield is a golden crown with pearls, and a banner with the text "GOVDA" is displayed. Below the shield is the word "A.VOSSENBVCH" in script. The background is a blue fabric with floral and scroll-like patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1675/1725
Medium
Decorative Art
Dimensions
9586 × 7805 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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