Parade Shield of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547-1559), copy of
Unknown
1909 (copy of c. 1555 style)
Medium
Iron, traces of gilding
Dimensions
Diam.: 55.9 cm (22 in.); Diam.: 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Classification
shield
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116204
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...