Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A rectangular fabric panel with embroidered scene of the Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple including nimbate Joachim and Ann presenting the young nimbate Mary to the temple elder while a throng of females holding fronds looks on; the embroidery is couched with the garments and ther architectural details filled in a variety of patterns and colours 143 grams, 33.5 x 42cm (13 1/4 x 16 1/2"). Ratton Gallery, Paris, since 1960s. Ex central London gallery. [No Reserve]