Insertion
Unknown Artist
16th century
Medium
Bobbin lace
Dimensions
L. 7 x W. 3/4 inches (17.8 x 1.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Italian, Venice
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1920
Accession Number
20.186.94
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, *Insertion* is a delicate 16th-century bob lace strip from Venice, Italy, measuring just 7 by ¾ inches. Crafted by an unknown artist, this piece exemplifies the exquisite textile artistry of Renaissance Venice, a hub of luxury craftsmanship where lace became a symbol of wealth and refinement. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 0, it invites visitors to marvel at the precision required to create such finery. Bobbin lace, the medium here, involved twisting and intertwining fine silk or linen threads using...