“Border” by Italy, Northern or Germany (1601/50) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Border

Border

TitleBorder
ArtistItaly, Northern or Germany
Date1601/50 17th century
MediumSilk, plain gauze weave; embroidered with linen in darning stitches (lacis)
Classificationtextile
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Edward E. Ayer through the Antiquarian Society
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Border” is a work by Italy, Northern or Germany, dated 1601/50. It is executed in silk, plain gauze weave; embroidered with linen in darning stitches (lacis) and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06