Biblical tapestry - 35 cm - 28.5 cm

Religious embroidery depicting the Salvator Mundi (Christ the Savior of the World).
This type of work seems to fit within the tradition of religious embroidery on silk or paper from the 17th century, similar to the refined techniques used by the Ursulines of Amiens for the liturgical decorations of the time.
In that era (17th–18th centuries), these medium-sized objects were highly valued by the bourgeoisie and the nobility to accompany daily prayers.
The figure performs the traditional blessing gesture with the right hand (index and middle fingers raised) while the left hand holds a cross laid on a globe (the cruciform orb), symbolizing spiritual dominion over the universe.
Estimated dating: This kind of meticulous work, blending needle painting for the drapery with a background of silky texture, is typical of convent productions or religious folk art from the 17th century to the early 18th century (Grand Century).
The faces, delicately drawn or embroidered with split-stitch, are commonly found in French liturgical pieces from this period.
The Frame: The blackened frame with geometric motifs and an inner gilded border appears to be from the period (17th or 18th century). Its sober and rigid style is characteristic of the kinds of frames used to protect works of private devotion.
The Back: The rear of the piece shows an old mounting closed by original (or very old) protection paper that has browned and become fragile with time.
The fabric or old string attachment fixed by a nail is also a good indicator of a piece kept “as is.”
Conservation and precautions: This type of textile artwork is extremely sensitive to humidity, direct sunlight (which fades polychrome silk threads), and wood-boring insects (which can attack the wooden frame).
It is strongly recommended not to open the rear mounting to preserve the embroidery’s integrity and to avoid damp pieces.