Germany, probably Middle Rhine region
Altar Frontal
c. 1450
Linen, wool, and gilt- and silvered-metal-strip-wrapped silk, slit and dovetailed tapestry weave; embroidered with silk in back and split stitches
195.9 × 93.7 cm (77.1 × 36.9 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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