Cope
Unknown
1490-1525, with later restoration
Medium
Silk cut and voided velvet, linen appliqué, silk and gilt metallic thread embroidery, and metal spangles
Dimensions
160.7 × 291.2 cm (64 1/4 × 114 5/8 in.)
Classification
liturgical
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
36132
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...