Fragment of a Ship Flag 1570 - 1630

This fragment of a ship flag, likely dating back to the 16th or 17th century, exemplifies the art of textile design in the anonymous work of an unknown artist. The artwork depicts a ship’s flag with intricate detail on a large piece of fabric. The flag is likely a remnant of an elaborate ship’s flag from a ship involved in the Age of Sail. The artwork’s faded and fragmented nature adds to its historical significance, demonstrating the passage of time and the wear and tear of a ship's life on the open seas. The artwork invites viewers to imagine the original flag in all its glory, with its vibrant colors and symbolic imagery, as a testament to its historical past.