Cushion cover
1601/25
Medium
Silk, velvet
Dimensions
108.3 × 65.2 cm (42 5/8 × 25 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
80200
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of early 17th-century domestic luxury with this stunning *Cushion Cover*, crafted around 1601–1625. Measuring an impressive 108.3 × 65.2 cm, this large rectangular textile was designed to adorn cushions in wealthy households, transforming everyday seating into a display of elegance and status. Its unknown maker highlights the collaborative artistry of textile workshops, where skilled weavers produced pieces that blended functionality with breathtaking beauty. Made from sumptuous silk and velvet, the cover exemplifies the technical mastery of the era. Velvet, with i...
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...