Crucifixion flanked by Saints, ca. 1270 (probably before 1272), British, Silk, Overall: 7 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. (19.1 x 74.3 cm), Textiles-Embroidered-Ecclesiastical, English embroidery, or opus anglicanum (English work), was present across Europe. This small but fine panel, which likely decorated the front of a private altar, presents the Crucifixion of Jesus witnessed by Saint John, the Virgin, and saints James the Greater (with a satchel), Peter (with a key), Paul (with a sword), and Andrew (with an X-shaped cross)
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Crucifixion flanked, Saints, ca, 1270, 1272, British, Silk, Overall, 7 1/2 x 29 1/4, 19.1 74.3 cm, Textiles-Embroidered-Ecclesiastical, English embroidery, opus anglicanum, work, present across, Europe, small, fine panel, decorated, front, private altar, presents, Crucifixion, Jesus witnessed, Saint John, Virgin, saints James, Greater, satchel, Peter, key, Paul, sword, Andrew, X-shaped cross
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