Tapestry-covered Cushion

c. 1675/1725

Netherlandish 17th or 18th Century

This is a photograph of an ornamental cushion with a heraldic emblem. The cushion features a richly embroidered coat of arms with two golden lions rampant on either side of a red shield adorned with three six-pointed stars arranged vertically. Above the shield is a crown-like adornment surrounded by circular patterns. The backdrop is a deep blue fabric draped to mimic curtains or banners. The top of the image reads "GOVDA" within an ornate scroll-like design, and the bottom bears the name "MR. REYER VANDER BVRCX."

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West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G19


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Provenance

Inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1942

  • Works of Art from the Widener Collection. Foreword by David Finley and John Walker. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1942: 19.

Wikidata ID

Q62758263

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