An embroidered figure from an orphrey panel

St John the Evangelist

Circa 1500, probably German

Worked in coloured silks in satin stitch and surface couching, and couched metal and gilt metal threads, on a linen ground with St John standing and holding his chalice, his other hand raised in blessing.

With losses to the silk threads. Now applied to a 17th century burgundy silk velvet panel bordered with silver braid.

The gilt frame 46cm (18⅛”) high and 22cm (8⅝”) wide.