Cover
Late 16th/early 17th century
Medium
30 squares and 26 triangles of linen, plain weavw; pieced; embroidered with linen in overcast stitches and laid work and couching; cut and drawn work with inserts of needle lace; and 42 squares of linen, needle lace; pieced; edged with linen, bobbin lace
Dimensions
197.2 × 169.3 cm (77 5/8 × 66 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
193444
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...