Antependium / Altar Facing France 18th Century

Antependium or altar facing for a private chapel, early 18th century convent work decorated with flowers surrounding the central part of the IHS monogram stamped with a marquis's crown. Bears an inscription: "Prie Dieu pour Philiberte et Françoise Marie de Carbonnet 1726" This ornament is inspired by a hymn which reminds us that it is in a garden with rare essences, planted with fragrant flowers and delicious fruits, that the games of mystical love, because the soul is a garden. Petit point embroidery, edged with a band of gold thread. France from the beginning of the 18th century. Louis XV period Length: 171.5 cm Width: 62 cm Thickness: approximately 0.4 cm Good condition Trace of sewing, small gaps, cells on the back of the silk, discoloration. Origin: castle of Montpatey / Cote-d'Or