The Mystic Capture of the Unicorn (from the Unicorn Tapestries), 1495–1505

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The Mystic Capture of the Unicorn (from the Unicorn Tapestries), 1495–1505, South Netherlandish, Wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts, Overall: 66 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. ( x cm), Textiles-Tapestries, In these two fragments of a single tapestry, the unicorn appears to have been tamed. He seems so docile, in fact, that he is oblivious to the dog licking the wound on his back and stares loving at the maiden who must have subdued him

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Size: 2915px × 7361px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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