En torno a donantes y me fecit en los bordados medievales: la Estola de San Narciso y el Estandarte de San Ot

Verónica Carla  Abenza Soria

doi:10.3989/aearte.2021.18

Authors

Verónica Carla Abenza Soria Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CCHS-IH https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7845-9853

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/aearte.2021.18

Keywords:

Stole of Saint Narcissus, Banner of Saint Ot, Medieval Iberian Embroideries, Medieval Female Artists and Patrons, Cult of Saints, me fecit, Donor Portraits

Abstract

The medieval embroideries of the Stole of Saint Narcissus and the Banner of Saint Ot have attracted attention among scholars for their textual and figurative content: a pair of “me fecit” embroidered inscriptions and a donor portrait. Because of these details, the textiles have traditionally been studied from the perspective of seeking to learn who the artist or patron may have been, and if she were a woman. Thus, scholarly interest has mainly revolved around the identification of the individuals responsible for their making. By taking a different approach, this paper delves into the social and religious systems that were involved in their creation. In doing so, the goal is to better understand how matters such as collective authorship, anonymity, or the cult of saints may have influenced the forms used to express the images and text found in these textiles.

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