Band, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered using back and long-armed cross stitches on plain weave Label: linen embroidered in silk with back and long-armed cross stitches, Border of natural-colored linen embroidered in red silk; the embroidery fills the background, and the figures are reserved in the foundation linen. Within a framework of entwined branches, two episodes from the story of Abraham and Isaac: Isaac gathering the firewood, and the Angel staying Abraham's sword. With upper and lower borders of birds, animals and flowers. Red needle lace edging top and bottom., Italy, late 16th-early 17th century, embroidery & stitching, Band