Fragment
17th century
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embriodered with slik floss in Algerian eye, back, cross, double running, split and smyrna cross stitches; laid work in simple and cross couching; outlined with linen cord, overcast and couched
Dimensions
38.7 × 16.5 cm (14 1/4 × 6 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
62762
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...