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BERLINGHIERO BERLINGHIERI – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – DATING FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE XIII CENTURY – ART GALLERY, LUCCA
The hood over the mantle, which harshly frames the face, was generally worn by older women.
Note the fringe on the left side which is vaguely reminiscent of lace and bobbins: the mantel, which falls straight and loosely, gives us a glimpse of the gown and a the long slip knot of the cord tied around the waist, knotted at regular intervals and ending in a small bow, perhaps worn as a symbol of penitence.
