Plaque with Virgin and Child
Unknown
1580–1600
Medium
Gilt bronze set against a field lapis lazuli, agate, and Sicilian jasper
Dimensions
36.9 × 24.2 × 2.9 cm (14 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 1 1/8 in.)
Classification
relief
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
40680
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...