Gold And Silver Threads Collection

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Creator: Brussels Manufactory (1515-1525)
The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

Dragon silk brocade fabric, End of 16th cen Creator: Anonymous master
Dragon silk brocade fabric, End of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Nanjing Museum

Altar Frontal with the Lamentation, c. 1474. Creator: Cosimo Tura (Italian, c. 1430-1495)
Altar Frontal with the Lamentation, c. 1474. A decorative textile suspended along the altars entire front, an altar frontal was often embellished with gold and silver threads, as seen here

Venerable Cosmas of the Yakhroma, End of 16th cen. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Saint Euphrosyne of Suzdal, 1526-1542. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Enlightener Theodore, bishop of Rostov and Suzdal, 1581. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Embroidered velvet binding on John Udalls Sermons with the arms of Elizabeth I, 1596. Artist: Anonymous master
Embroidered velvet binding on John Udalls Sermons with the arms of Elizabeth I, 1596. Found in the collection of Bodleian Library, Oxford

Textile, 16th century. Artist: West European Applied Art
Textile, 16th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Mitre, 1715. Artist: Workshop of Constantinople
The Mitre, 1715. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

Palm Sunday Procession in Moscow on April 8, 1498. Zoe Palaiologina with daughters (left under), Ivan III, Elena of Wallachia, D, 1498. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Appearance of the Mother of God to Saint Cyril of Belozersk in the Simonov Monastery (Podea), 1620?1635. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Epitaphios of Grand Prince Dmitry Shemyaka, 1444. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Epitaphios of Grand Prince Dmitry Shemyaka, 1444. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Artist: Stroganov workshop
The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Nativity (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Artist: Russian master
Nativity (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

The Descent into Hell (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Artist: Russian master
The Descent into Hell (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Winter coat and waistcoat of Peter the Great, Early 18th cen Artist: Anonymous master
Winter coat and waistcoat of Peter the Great, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Sakkos of Patriarch Nikon, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Sakkos of Patriarch Nikon, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Audience of the Chinese Emperor, ca 1715. Artist: Barraband, Jean II (active Early 18th cen. )
The Audience of the Chinese Emperor, ca 1715. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

Dragon eating eggs (Tapestry), Mid of 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
Dragon eating eggs (Tapestry), Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

Adam and Eve (Tapestry), c. 1650-1660. Artist: Leyniers Workshop (active Mid of 17th cen. )
Adam and Eve (Tapestry), c. 1650-1660. Found in the collection of the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

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"Unraveling the Rich Tapestry: Gold and Silver Threads in Historical Artworks" Step back in time to the end of the 16th century, where an anonymous master weaves dragon silk brocade fabric adorned with intricate gold and silver threads. This masterpiece showcases the skill and artistry of ancient craftsmen. In another corner of history, Cosimo Tura, an Italian artist from the late 15th century, creates a stunning Altar Frontal with the Lamentation. Among its many details are delicate gold and silver threads that bring life to this religious scene. Moving forward through time, we encounter Venerable Cosmas of Yakhroma's portrait from the late 16th century. The golden threads adorning his robe symbolize his spiritual enlightenment and devotion. Saint Euphrosyne of Suzdal also graces our narrative with her presence. Her embroidered attire from 1526-1542 features shimmering silver threads that reflect her saintly aura. The Enlightener Theodore, bishop of Rostov and Suzdal in 1581, is depicted wearing vestments embellished with precious gold threadwork. These intricate designs pay homage to his significant role as a spiritual leader. An anonymous master leaves their mark on John Udall's Sermons binding from 1596 by creating an exquisite velvet cover adorned with Elizabeth I's coat of arms using opulent gold embroidery. West European Applied Art takes center stage in a textile piece dating back to the 16th century. Its golden motifs tell stories untold but preserved within these glistening strands for centuries. The Workshop of Constantinople crafts a magnificent Mitre in 1715 featuring elaborate patterns created by intertwining golden and silver threads—a testament to their mastery over this ancient craft. A glimpse into Palm Sunday Procession in Moscow on April 8, 1498 reveals Zoe Palaiologina accompanied by Ivan III amidst daughters draped in garments adorned with shimmering gold and silver threads.