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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 a tapestry design featuring a coat of arms. The pillow is adorned with intricate embroidery depicting two heraldic lions flanking a central shield. The shield itself is divided vertically, with stars decorating its sections. Above the shield, there is an ornate banner with the word "GOVDA" and the numbers "17" and "03" on either side. The entire design is set against a backdrop of elegantly draped blue fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1675/1725
Medium
Decorative Art
Dimensions
4025 × 3718 px
Public Domain
Yes
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