Textile
late 15thâearly 16th century
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of John Pierpont Morgan
Accession Number
1902-1-750
About this artwork
Incomplete pattern of banded ogives with central cone and scrolls, with a cherub head in an architectural detail at top of each. Printed in fine black line on natural-colored linen.
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...