Cover
1575/1625
Medium
Field covered with alternate vertical rows of floral palmettes, principal unit a large three petal tulip supported by two small tulips and two serrated leaves; secondary unit suggests a carnation; edging of palmettes
Dimensions
225.5 × 140.7 cm (88 3/4 × 55 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
5043
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...