Juan Arias Dávila's Dalmatic (back view)

The dalmatic 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. This dalmatic features panels and cuffs with heraldic embroidery. The panel of the red velvet dalmatic is decorated with a medallion framed by an ornate border composed of intertwining bands. Inside this border is the episcopal coat of arms. The shield is divided into three parts with a cross, an eagle, and a castle, and is topped with the episcopal device formed by a hat and cords. Similar decoration is on the cuffs.