Rabat
Unknown Artist
1720–40
Medium
Bobbin lace, Brussels bobbin lace
Dimensions
H. 14 x W. 13 inches (35.6 x 33.0 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Flemish, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1939
Accession Number
39.107.3
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Rabat*, a masterful example of Brussels bobbin lace crafted by an unknown Flemish artist between 1720 1740. Measuring 14 x 13 inches, this delicate textile piece—now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts—was acquired through the Rogers Fund in 9. As a classic "rabat," it served as an elegant neck collar or clerical accessory, embodying the opulent fashion of the early 18th century. Brussels bobbin lace, renowned for its intricate construction, represents the pinnacle of Flemish lacemaking during the Baroque era. Artisans ...