Hanging (Depicting the Story of Esther and King Ahasuerus) (Needlework)
Unknown
1575/1600
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in tent and cross stitch
Dimensions
185.4 × 297.2 cm (73 × 117 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
227615
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...