Decorated Initial "G" in Grey with Red, Green and Blue Leaves from a Manuscript
Unknown
14th century or modern, c. 1920
Medium
Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf on vellum
Dimensions
6.2 × 7 cm (2 1/2 × 2 13/16 in.)
Classification
tempera
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
14705
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...