Galloon

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 17-century France with *Galloon*, a delicate textile trimming from the Metropolitan of Art's European Sculpture Decorative Arts collection. just 7 x 2½ inches (17.8 x 6.4 cm), this exquisite exemplifies the intricate trimmings—narrow braids or ribbons woven for embellishment—that adorned everything from royal garments to lavish furnishings. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8, it captures the craftsmanship of an unknown French artisan during an era of unparalleled splendor. In the Baroque age of Louis XIV, France set the standard for luxury textiles, where gal...