Cover
Probably 1601/50
Medium
Linen, plain weave; drawn work embroidered with silk and linen in hem and overcast stitches; embroidered in double running and stem stitches; insert and edge of linen, bobbin straight lace; edged with silk, plain weave extended weft fringe
Dimensions
132.5 × 64 cm (52 1/8 × 25 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
8622
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...