This is a particularly fine example of vestment work coming from the nineteenth century. The set was manufactured in Venice, which of course has a very long and proud textile and vestment making tradition, and this particular example is as worthy of anything that was created in Venice in the centuries prior to this. In fact, it would be easily mistaken for a work coming from the seventeenth century.
In addition to its intricate floral embroideries, which cover not only the entire surface of the chasuble itself, but also the stole, maniple and chalice veil, this fine work of liturgical craftsmanship also includes images of scenes of the Passion of Christ, including the flagellation, Christ mocked, Veronica's veil and, of course, the Crucifixion itself.
There's not much more to say other than to invite you to enjoy the intricate detail which has been put into this work.
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