Audience of Cardinal with Henry IV
Unknown
n.d.
Medium
Pen and black ink, with brush and gray wash, over traces of graphite, on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
11.6 × 8.1 cm (4 5/8 × 3 1/4 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
85414
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...