Wienhausen, aurifrisium detail
ID:
360
Original Country:
Germany
Region:
Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)
Creator:
nuns of Wienhausen
Sorting Title:
Wienhausen, aurifrisium detail
Subject:
A more detailed view of the decorative embroidery and metal pieces on this aurifrisium from Wienhausen.
Century:
15th
Work Type:
website
Format Medium:
linen and silk with decorative metals
Original Location:
Wienhausen
Historical Context:
The nuns of Wienhausen were the probable creators of this aurifrisium adorned with embroidery and decorative metal pieces. Aurifrisia were used to decorate the altar.
Related Work:
Wienhausen, aurifrisium; Wienhausen, aurifrisium
Descriptive Notes:
The embroidery at top left likely depicts the Pelican feeding its young from its side, a symbol of Christ and his sacrifice.
Current Repository:
Wienhausen
Photo Credit:
Kloster Wienhausen
Statement:
Abbess Renate von Randow; Wolfgang Brandis
