The Resurrection from The Allegory of the Redemption of Man
c. 1500-1510
Medium
Wool and silk; slit, dovetailed, and double interlocking tapestry weave Warp: Count: 7 warps per cm; wool: S-ply of three Z-spun elements; diameters: 0.7–1.0 mm Weft: Count: varies from 22 to 34 wefts per cm; wool : S-ply of two Z-spun elements; diameters: 0.3–1.0 mm; silk: S-ply of two Z-twisted elements; pairs of S-ply of two Z-twisted elements; diameters: 0.3–1.1 mm
Dimensions
621.3 × 408.6 cm (244 5/8 × 160 7/8 in.)
Classification
weaving - tapestry
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
54748
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...