Juan Arias Dávila's Chasuble (back view)

The chasuble of Bishop Juan Arias Dávila is part of a liturgical set for worship that belonged to this important bishop of Segovia between 1461 and 1497.

It features representations under architectural arches with highly prominent battlements and turrets: on the front, Saint Peter with the keys and Saint Andrew with the saltire cross; on the back, Saint Paul with the sword, Saint John the Evangelist with the chalice, and Saint Thomas with the mace. The embroideries are made with metal thread and polychrome silk thread.