Saint Mary Magdalene, Model of Penitence
Unknown
1774/89
Medium
Woodcut in black, hand-colored with brush, stencil and watercolor, on four sheets of cream laid paper (discolored to buff), joined
Dimensions
585 × 790 (image/block); 665 × 870 (sheet)
Classification
woodcut
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
221819
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...