Stole, Maniple, Pair of Amice
Late 17th/early 18th century
Medium
Silk, warp float-faced 7:1 satin weave self-patterned by ground weft floats; embroidered with gilt- and silvered-metal coils and gilt- and silvered-metal-strip-wrapped hemp in couching and padded couching; metal spangles; edged with tape of strips of plain and diamond twill weave
Dimensions
106.6 × 135.2 cm (42 × 53 1/4 in.); Weft repeat: H.: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
148944
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...