Dalmatic
Late 15th century; Apparels later due to satin binding
Medium
Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave with supplementary pile warps forming cut voided velvet; apparels: silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; appliquéd with warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; painted; embroidered and appliquéd with silk in laid work and couching; fringe: silk, warp faced plain weave with extended ground weft fringe; lining: cotton, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; underlining: hemp
Dimensions
114.3 × 145.6 cm (45 × 57 1/4 in.); Velvet repeat: 52.6 × 29.2 cm (20 3/4 × 11 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
135546
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...