My first thought when I saw a picture of the cushion was that it couldn't possibly be 15th century. Then I got a good look at it, and by God it *is* 15th century. The fabrics, the colors, even the designs (albeit more usually found in mosaics) - it all fits.
Even better: this morning I stopped by the Palazzo Davanzati, formerly the home of a wealthy merchant. The walls are covered with 14th century frescoes which look suspiciously like modern patchwork...:)
The Cushion of Impruneta.
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Date: 2008-01-14 01:10 pm (UTC)From:Even better: this morning I stopped by the Palazzo Davanzati, formerly the home of a wealthy merchant. The walls are covered with 14th century frescoes which look suspiciously like modern patchwork...:)