The Arrival in France of Saint Francis of Paola
Unknown
c. 1495
Medium
Woodcut in gray, hand-colored with brush, stencil and watercolor on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
Image: 33.8 × 24.6 cm (13 5/16 × 9 11/16 in.); Sheet: 36.5 × 26.6 cm (14 3/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
woodcut
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
184406
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...