Damask napkin with a pattern of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths
Description
This napkin features a lavish floral design, including daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips. The pattern on the front is reflected in a negative on the back. Weaving damask was a complex and time-consuming process. Such napkins were therefore intended for the wealthy.
Northern Netherlands
linen
80 x 80 cm
Damask napkin with a pattern of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths
Description
This napkin features a lavish floral design, including daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips. The pattern on the front is reflected in a negative on the back. Weaving damask was a complex and time-consuming process. Such napkins were therefore intended for the wealthy.
Northern Netherlands
linen
80 x 80 cm
GENERAL INFORMATION
Artist
Lifespan
Title
Date:
Object
Object ID
Northern Netherlands
Damask napkin with a pattern of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths
ca. 1660-1675
Textiel
WZ.T.052a
TECHNICAL DATA
Technology
Size
linen
80 x 80 cm
INSCRIPTIONS
Inscription
Signature | brand
ORIGIN
LITERATURE
Literature
Origin
Year of purchase
Sanny de Zoete, Delft
2008