Dalmatic of red velvet with orphreys embroidered in gold thread and colored silks in a design of vases and floral arabesques. The medallion appliqued to the front represents the Virgin with the Baptist as a man. The side seams are finished with finely fringed braid in alternate red and yellow sections.

Dalmatic, 16th century

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The rich, skillful embroidery on this dalmatic, or outer vestment worn by a Catholic deacon during Mass and other services, is characteristic of 16th-century Spanish liturgical wear. Its two roundels featuring Saint John the Baptist-as a child with the Madonna (seen here) and as an adult-would have connected the congregation with the celebrant who wore it. The presence of the saint on both sides suggests that it was made for a church that fostered a particular devotion to him.

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Dalmatic
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31.65
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Dalmatic of red velvet with orphreys embroidered in gold thread and colored silks in a design of vases and floral arabesques. The medallion appliqued to the front represents the Virgin with the Baptist as a man. The side seams are finished with finely fringed braid in alternate red and yellow sections.