Chasuble Showing the Arms of France
16th century
Medium
Linen and wool, plain weave with supplementary pile warps forming solid cut and uncut velvet; stamped; (known as velours de trek); edged with linen, warp-faced plain weave with extended ground weft uncut fringe off one side; lined with linen, plain weave; glazed
Dimensions
128.5 × 70.2 cm (50 5/8 × 27 5/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 52.2 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
52972
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...