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Scenes from the Life of St. Martin

Franco-Flemish Embroidery from the Met Collection - This installation features a series of rare fifteenth-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.

Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.*
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May

Prior show: May 11, 2015 to October 25, 2015

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1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, New York 10028, United States

The Metropolitan Museum of Art


Posted on: 28-Jul-2015Type: Museum Events