Panel
17th century
Medium
Linen, knotted netting; embroidered with linen in cloth, interlocking lace, and buttonhole stitches and woven wheels (lacis construction); edged on all sides with attached bobbin lace
Dimensions
40 × 57 cm (15 3/4 × 22 7/16 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
194222
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...