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Hieronymus Bosch, 1500
Stop to admire this exquisite Moroccan textile panel. Its luxurious materials and complex weaving techniques offer a glimpse into the sophisticated artistry of the Saadi dynasty.
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This long, narrow panel of intricately woven silk and gilt metal is a striking example of Moroccan textile art from the Saadi dynasty. Its vibrant stripes of plain weave, interspersed with supplementary patterning, create a dynamic visual rhythm. The use of gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk adds a luxurious shimmer, catching the light as you move. Look closely at the bands of two- and three-color complementary weft plain weave; these demonstrate sophisticated weaving techniques. The inner warps, terminating in a plied warp fringe with discontinuous bast fiber warps, cleverly imitate an attached woven fringe, showcasing the textile maker's skill and attention to detail. This piece reflects the rich artistic traditions and craftsmanship of 16th to 17th-century Morocco.
The shimmering gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk woven throughout.
The subtle texture of the plain weave stripes.
The bands of two- and three-color complementary weft plain weave.
Stop to admire this exquisite Moroccan textile panel. Its luxurious materials and complex weaving techniques offer a glimpse into the sophisticated artistry of…
Hieronymus Bosch, a Dutch painter from the Northern Low Countries, filled his oak panels with fantastic illustrations of religious concepts, from the Garden of Eden to macabre depictions of hell.
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