Juan Arias Dávila's Cope

The pluvial cape of Juan Arias Dávila is part of the vestment worn by this important bishop of Segovia between 1461 and 1497. Made of red velvet, it is decorated with floral embroidery. The chapels of the frieze depict Saint Peter, Saint James the Greater, Saint Andrew, Saint Paul, Saint John, and Saint Matthew with the book and palm branch beneath turreted architecture adorned with ogee arches. The chapel depicts the Resurrection. Jesus appears above the tomb, surrounded by soldiers lying on the ground. Below is the coat of arms of Arias Dávila, divided into three parts with a cross, eagle, and castle, also adorned with the episcopal emblem consisting of a hat and cords.