Hanging
Unknown
1530-1540
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and linen in satin, split and stem stitches; appliquéd edging of silk, plain weave
Dimensions
127 × 125.4 cm (50 × 49 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
135547
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...