Neptune Riding His Chariot in the Sea
Unknown
18th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink, with brush and gray wash, over traces of black chalk, on ivory laid paper, laid down on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
14 × 20.3 cm (5 9/16 × 8 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3830
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...