Italy or Spain

Altar Frontal

17th/18th century
Linen, plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and Russian overcast stitches; top and bottom edged of linen, bobbin straight lace
66.7 × 140.5 cm (26.3 × 55.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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