The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 25, 2024
Chasuble
1700s
Overall: 114.6 x 70.5 cm (45 1/8 x 27 3/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1453
Location: not on view
Description
A beautiful design emanates from a vase in the center of this chasuble, displaying symmetrical flora that extend across embroidered gold braids into graceful curvilinear cartouches, reflecting contemporary architectural decoration. Also in the center, sheaves of wheat and grapes represent the bread and wine of the Mass. Gold sequins within thread-outlined squares illustrate fine quality workmanship. The decoration of the stole and chalice veil is similar to the chasuble, also on moiré (watered) silk fabric. The stole, an insignia of the office of deacons and priests, is worn under a chasuble, and the chalice veil—bearing the monogram of Jesus Christ, ihs, in the center—covers the chalice and paten (the plate holding the Eucharistic bread).- Mackie, Louise W. "Opulent Fashion in the Church: A celebration of Jeptha H. Wade II's magnificent textile donations.” Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine vol. 57, no. 1 (January/February 2017): 8-9. Reproduced: P. 8; Mentioned: P. 9.
- Opulent Fashion in the Church. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (September 19, 2016-October 2, 2017).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1453