Panel
1630/40
Medium
Wool, twill weave; fulled; appliquéd with hemp, plain weave; embroidered with wool and silk in cross stitches; embroidered with silk in satin, split, and stem stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots
Dimensions
36.4 × 85.8 cm (14 5/16 × 33 3/4 in.)
Classification
needlework (visual works)
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183391
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...