The collection

Polonaise Carpet

Italian 17th Century · first half 17th century

silk pile and metal brocade on cotton warp and cotton and silk weft

Public domain

Polonaise Rug

Italian 17th Century · first half 17th century

silk pile with gold and silver brocade on cotton warp and cotton and silk weft

Public domain

Medallion and Animal Carpet

Italian 17th Century · c. 1600

wool pile on silk warp and wool and cotton weft

Public domain

Silk Medallion Rug

Italian 16th Century · late 16th century

silk pile on silk warp and weft

Public domain

The Deposition

Anonymous Artist · c. 1520

tapestry: undyed wool warp; spun silver, silver-gilt, and dyed silk and wool weft

Public domain

The Triumph of Christ ("The Mazarin Tapestry")

Netherlandish 16th Century · c. 1500

tapestry: undyed wool warp; dyed wool, silk, and silver-gilt- and silver-wrapped silk weft

Public domain

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Netherlandish 16th Century · c. 1500/1599

tapestry: undyed wool warp; dyed wool, silk, and silver-gilt- and silver-wrapped silk weft

Public domain

Band

Italy · 17th century

Linen, silk, appliqué embroidery on knotted net, lace

CC0

Panel from a Chasuble

Italy · 18th century

Silk and metallic threads, lampas weave

CC0

Cuffs

Italy · 18th century

Linen, bobbin lace

CC0

Pillow Slip

Italy · 16th century

Linen, silk, embroidered

CC0

Band

Italy · 18th century

Silk, bobbin lace

CC0

Border

Italy · 18th century

Linen, needle lace

CC0

Band

Italy · 16th–17th century

Linen, silk, cotton, embroidery on knotted net (lacis), lace

CC0