Holbein Stitch Blackwork Embroidery Pattern from the Darmstadt Madonna, circa 1526 | Part 1

In 1526, Hans Holbein the Younger painted the Darmstadt Madonna, which included Anna Meyer in the bottom right corner of the portrait. Anna had on a white dress with horizontal bands of blackwork embroidery on it (per the Textile Research Centre). 

 

 This video is part 1 of 4 of the embroidery pattern found at Anna's elbow. 

 

 

  

           For more information: 

- Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGIU7WvBx1I 

- Step by Step Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWQYMZHuXhc 

- A Critical Look at Blackwork Embroidery in Holbein's Paintings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKXLLB8GVRE 

 

 

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- Embroidery Scissors: https://amzn.to/3rKAs0W 

- Linen Fabric: https://amzn.to/3m1bsuJ 

- Embroidery Needles: https://amzn.to/45AMjMG 

 

 

 

          Works Cited: 

- “Hans Holbein the Younger and Blackwork.” Textile Research Centre.

- Holbein d. J., Hans. “Portrait of Anna Meyer.” KunstMuseum Basel. 

- Holbein the Younger, Hans. “Darmstadt Madonna.”