Anonymous Collection

EBOLI, Ana Mendoza de la Cerda, princess of (1540-1592). Spanish dame of the court of Philip II. Portrait by an anonymous author. Painting. Private Collection

Concert of Collegium. Musicum of Jena
Collegium Musicum of Jena Concert. 1740. German anonymous. Painting. GERMANY. HAMBURG. Hamburg. Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe (Museum of Art and Craftwork)

PIUS V, Saint (1504-1572). Pope (1566-1572). Portrait by an anonymous author. Italian school. Painting

View of the city de Damascus, Syrian anonymous. Oil on canvas. SYRIA. Damascus. National Museum

MONTAIGNE, Michel de (1533-1592). French writer, humanist and philosopher. French anonymous. Oil on canvas

Mary (1457-1482). Duchess of Burgundy between 1477 and 1482. Anonymous work (15th c.). Oil on wood. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

John Calvin (15091564). French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation
John Calvin (1509-1564). French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. Colored engraving

Elderly Lope de Vega; Portrait of Lope de Vega. Spanish anonymous portrait. Oil on canvas

1950s LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ICE SKATING ON WOLLMAN RINK CENTRAL PARK MANHATTAN NEW YORK CITY USA

Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C. 1670
Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C.1670-1690. Anonymous. Delft. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, 1931. Steelworkers on girders of the Empire State Building, New York City. Photographed by Lewis Hine, 1931

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
A series of sketches by an English Cavalry Officer of a game of cricket played between an Indian College and British Officers, in India, 1890

A Wood- Illustration for King Lear, Act 2 Scene III, 1926 (ink on paper)
PNH356244 A Wood- Illustration for King Lear, Act 2 Scene III, 1926 (ink on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 35.8x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Mozart, Leopold (1719-1787). German composer, father of Wolfgang Amadeus. Anonymous portrait (1765). Oil on canvas. AUSTRIA. Salzburg. Mozarts birth house

Session on 16th September 1715 of the regency council when Louis XV was a child. The prince Philippe d Orl顮s was elected president of the Council. Anonymous paiting circa 1720. Oil on canvas

TOLEDO, Pedro de(1484-1553). Spanish anonymous (16th c.). Renaissance art. Oil on canvas

Saint Marks Square at Venice. 18th c. Anonymous. Venetian school. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Besan篮. Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology

Portrait Mattheus de Haan Governor-General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Governor General (1725-29)

Titus Manlius horseback, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Statues Dioscuri
Artokoloro

Woman with Unicorn, Anonymous, c. 1510

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, in a Frame with Allegorical Figures and Historical Representations, Anonymous, c. 1650

A View of the city and harbour of Genova
View of the city and the harbour of Genova. Italian anonymous. Oil on canvas

Statue of Anonymous, Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest, Hungary

Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice
FLO4684634 Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice. She carries a bucket of snake venom

Das ist mein lieber Sohn
2911231 Das ist mein lieber Sohn; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled 'Das ist mein lieber Sohn' by Anonymous. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

18th century map of Scotland
5322612 18th century map of Scotland; (add.info.: Map of Scotland dating from the early 18th century decorated with 14 small drawings or plans of important cities. Anonymous engraver.).

Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found
5856333 Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found the letters L. M

Wall paintings, detail
3499656 Wall paintings, detail; Diocesan Museum, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Wall paintings (1330-1345). Anonymous

Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils
2911232 Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled 'Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils' by Anonymous)

Jean Philippe Rameau
3499763 Jean Philippe Rameau; Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Jean Philippe Rameau (Dijon,1683-Paris, 1764). French composer. Anonymous painting

Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)
1766825 Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Punishment. Unknown Photographer, 1870s-80s.); Photo © Christie's Images.

St Barbara, 4th century Christian virgin martyr, her symbol of a tower, top right. 19th century (anonymous painting)
535044 St Barbara, 4th century Christian virgin martyr, her symbol of a tower, top right. 19th century (anonymous painting); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An envelope addressed to Her Majesty the queen, Windsor Castle, dated London 1888 from The Strand Magazine
3432583 An envelope addressed to Her Majesty the queen, Windsor Castle, dated London 1888 from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print) by English School

Saint Petersburg, 1838 (engraving)
3600065 Saint Petersburg, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Petersburg. Russia. Hermitage Theatre. Anonymous engraving, 1838.); PHAS/UIG.

View of the city of Stockholm, Sweden (engraving)
3600031 View of the city of Stockholm, Sweden (engraving); (add.info.: Stockholm. Sweden. View of the city in 1568. Anonymous engraving, 16th century.); PHAS/UIG.

Curious woman peeking through a keyhole, anonymous copper engraving around 1810
UIG5414725 Curious woman peeking through a keyhole, anonymous copper engraving around 1810; UIG.

After bathing, anonymous engraving around 1845
UIG5414743 After bathing, anonymous engraving around 1845; UIG.

Composite print of three scenes: Ships sailing round a South American island: Orchid from Borneo
528542 Composite print of three scenes: Ships sailing round a South American island: Orchid from Borneo: Three Frenchmen riding horses in a steeplechase

View of an Egyptian Temple', Dendera. Early 19th century (aquatint)
545005 View of an Egyptian Temple', Dendera. Early 19th century (aquatint); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Le mystere de la vengeance de Notre Seigneur (Story of the Vengeance of our Lord)
542934 Le mystere de la vengeance de Notre Seigneur (Story of the Vengeance of our Lord, Jesus Christ) medieval French mystery play based around the destruction of Jerusalem during the Jewish War of

Map of Florence. 15th century (Italian map)
542886 Map of Florence. 15th century (Italian map); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Japanese Tattooed Man, c.1880 (hand coloured photograph)
1766822 A Japanese Tattooed Man, c.1880 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Tattooed Man. Anonymous)

Model, 1913 (oil on canvas)
FIA5342601 Model, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images.

Jongleur and an acrobat or juggler: A jongleur was a person professionally engaged in musical entertainment
528029 Jongleur and an acrobat or juggler: A jongleur was a person professionally engaged in musical entertainment. 11th century (anonymous manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. 15th century (manuscript based on a description in 4th century)
528019 Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. 15th century (manuscript based on a description in 4th century anonymous Roman military treatise on war machines 'De Rebus Bellicis')

X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print)
8600190 X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Anonymous Footprints of History" From the haunting melodies of Collegium Musicum to the captivating verses penned by Michel de Montaigne, anonymous creators have left their mark on our collective consciousness. In a world where names often fade into oblivion, these enigmatic figures continue to intrigue and inspire. In 16th-century Italy, Ana Mendoza de la Cerda, known as Princess Eboli, wielded her influence with grace and cunning. Her intricate web of power rivaled even that of Pope Pius V himself. As we delve into her mysterious life, we uncover a woman who defied societal norms and challenged authority. Meanwhile, in Germany's vibrant city of Jena, an anonymous group known as Concert of Collegium Musicum enchanted audiences with their harmonious symphonies. Their melodies transcended time and space, leaving listeners spellbound in awe. Across borders and centuries alike, another nameless artist captured the essence of Damascus through brushstrokes on canvas. With each stroke depicting the bustling streets and majestic architecture, this Syrian unknown gifted us a glimpse into a world long gone but not forgotten. The Protestant Reformation brought forth voices that shook Europe's foundations; one such voice was John Calvin. This French theologian dared to challenge established doctrines while inspiring countless souls along his path towards religious enlightenment. As we shift our gaze from Europe to America's towering skyline in 1931, steelworkers perched upon girders high above New York City epitomized bravery and resilience during construction of the Empire State Building. These faceless heroes shaped an iconic symbol that still stands tall today. Traveling further westward brings us to Alaska where Tlingit Native American women wove baskets with meticulous skill passed down through generations - their artistry reflecting both tradition and innovation. Cricket enthusiasts found solace within sketches capturing India's beloved sport in 1890.