France

Altar Frontal

1700/25
Linen, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in satin and split stitches; laid work, couching, padded couching, and French knots; painted glass beads; backed with linen, plain weave
97.7 × 291.1 cm (38.5 × 114.6 in)

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

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