Panel
1675/1700
Medium
Linen and cotton, weft-float faced twill weave; embroidered with wool yarns in chain, detached chain, satin, single back, and stem stitches; French knots; edged with wool, twill woven tape
Dimensions
225.8 × 106.8 cm (89 × 42 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
20518
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...