Scenes from the Life of St. Martin

Franco-Flemish Embroidery from the Met Collection

This installation features a series of rare 15th-century embroideries illustrating scenes from the life of Saint Martin (316–397), on display for the first time. These splendid examples of Franco-Flemish embroidery—in which detailed pictorial designs and luminous palettes were created by colored silk and metallic threads—highlight the sophistication of this highly prized medium.

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