Priest
Unknown
Early 18th century
Medium
Glass; lampwork (verre de Nevers), metal armature
Dimensions
12.1 × 3.9 × 3.9 cm (4 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)
Classification
decorative object/ornament
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
43495
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...