Chasuble with Orphrey Bands
Unknown
16th century
Medium
Silk, satin damask weave; embroidered in silk and gold metal thread; Orphrey bands: silk, velvet (cut); embroidered in silk floss and gold metal thread
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
62662
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...