Pelican in Her Piety 1700s Antique | 11.4”
An exquisite antique European textile artwork featuring a finely hand-embroidered depiction of a pelican in her piety—a profound Christian allegory of maternal sacrifice and divine redemption. Executed using delicate silk shading and metallic threads, the central medallion portrays the pelican tending to her young beneath rays of light, accompanied by a French inscription ("sacrifice d'amour ..." - "sacrifice of love"). Housed within an elaborately carved, arched, and gilded wooden frame under glass. This devotional piece showcases sublime needlecraft, rich historical symbolism and timeless elegance.
General: The overall height is 11.4 inches (29 cm) and the width is 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide.
Condition: The textile artwork is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.
