Witney Antiques

Portrait of Flora (c. 1650 to c. 1699 England)

Raised Embroidery

Raised Work Embroidery 2nd Half 17th Century.
This panel features the head of Goddess Flora contained within an elaborate cartouche consisting of silk-wrapped parchment imitating laurel leaves and further embellished with Nelham type scrolls of purl and metallic threads.
Embroidered on a cream satin weave silk ground, each corner with large floral blooms with a chase, small insects and a rocky pool.