Triptych Icon
Unknown
Late 17th century
Medium
Tempera on linen, mounted on wood and bound with cord
Dimensions
67 × 74 cm (26 3/8 × 29 1/8 in.)
Classification
triptych
Department
Arts of Africa
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
185651
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...