Alexander Encounters Thalestris, Queen of the Amazons, from The Story of Alexander the Great
Unknown
c. 1600
Medium
Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave
Dimensions
392.3 × 276.8 cm (154 1/2 × 109 in.)
Classification
weaving - tapestry
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
92868
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...