Cross
Unknown
Mid–/late 15th century
Medium
Copper, bronze, and brass
Dimensions
36.9 × 22.9 cm (14 1/2 × 9 in.)
Classification
cross
Department
Arts of Africa
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
186387
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...