Opus - Acupictrix - Dr Jessica Grimm

Opus Romanum: medieval goldwork embroidery from Rome?

This week, we will look at an Opus romanum antependium from the late 13th century kept in the Cathedral treasury […]

Where does Opus cyprense medieval goldwork embroidery come from? Simple question, right? After all, Opus anglicanum comes from England, and

Last year, I spent many delightful hours studying the Bologna Cope at the Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna, Italy. This

Several Italian museums hold Opus anglicanum embroidered vestments. On the one hand, this is a testament to Opus anglicanum being

We continue our exploration of medieval goldwork from Tuscany with a couple of stunning orphreys. One is kept in a

Last week, we examined the vestments made for Pope Nicholas V. Today, we continue our explorations of medieval goldwork from

A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to finally visit the Cathedral Treasury of Anagni near Rome, Italy.

Last week, I discussed some Opus anglicanum pieces that show underside couched silk worked in a brick pattern. I wondered what the

While researching the grave finds of some of these bishops and kings, I also came across other small embroidered pieces that

Last week, we looked at three pairs of stockings from two kings and a bishop. The oldest pair dated to