Embroidery

I enjoy sewing and would like to incorporate this more in my work. I like the texture added to the image with the embroidery and other materials. It is amazing that a piece like this has remained in such good condition since 1621, even with the colours in the astrologer’s cloak and lady’s dress. The detail included by the artist makes an interesting and captivating piece. 

Image and Caption: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/hommedia.ashx?id=11795&size=Large

‘Embroidered on to cloth, an astrologer is shown contacting the spirit world to make a prediction. It is thought that the illustration shows an astrologer predicting the birth of a child in front of Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1625-1649) and his queen, Henrietta Maria (1609–69). Another interpretation is that the astrologer is predicting Charles I’s beheading. Although the label mentions the year 1621, many features do not match this period. This embroidery may be a political joke about the Protestant King Charles I being unduly influenced by his Catholic queen, Henrietta Maria. This embroidery may be a political joke about the Protestant King Charles I being unduly influenced by his Catholic queen, Henrietta Maria.’