Altar Frontal
1700/25
Medium
Linen, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in satin and split stitches; laid work, couching, padded couching, and French knots; painted glass beads; backed with linen, plain weave
Dimensions
97.7 × 291.1 cm (38 1/2 × 114 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
145884
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...