Illuminated Manuscript Leaf
Unknown
c. 1450
Medium
Manuscript cutting with round gothic inscriptions in black, red and blue inks, and decorations in red and blue inks, on vellum
Dimensions
16.2 × 11.7 cm (6 7/16 × 4 5/8 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
131875
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...