Two Border Fragments
Late 16th/early 17th century
Medium
Linen, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered with silk back, running and two-sided Italian cross stitches; edged with darning stitch
Dimensions
b: 16.8 × 42.7 cm (6 5/8 × 16 7/8 in.); c: 17.5 × 42.7 cm (6 7/8 × 16 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
760
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...