Orphrey Band
Unknown
15th/16th century
Medium
Linen, silk, gold wire, integrated compound-weave of warp-float faced satin weave and warp-float faced twill weave with supplementary patterning wefts
Dimensions
116.3 × 25.7 cm (45 3/4 × 10 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
70335
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...