The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries) 1495–1505 French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven) In this tapestry the unicorn kneels before a tall white fountain that has a pair of pheasants and a pair of goldfinches perched on its edge. Other animals both exotic and native to Europe lounge about, while twelve hunters in the back of the scene discuss the discovery of their quarry. Flora and fauna play a significant role in the narratives of the Unicorn Tapestries. Plants prescribed in medieval herbals as antidotes to poisoning, such as sage, pot marigolds, and orange, are positi
The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries) 1495–1505 French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven) In this tapestry the unicorn kneels before a tall white fountain that has a pair of pheasants and a pair of goldfinches perched on its edge. Other animals both exotic and native to Europe lounge about, while twelve hunters in the back of the scene discuss the discovery of their quarry. Flora and fauna play a significant role in the narratives of the Unicorn Tapestries. Plants prescribed in medieval herbals as antidotes to poisoning, such as sage, pot marigolds, and orange, are positioned near the stream, which is being purified by the unicorn's magic horn. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #64. The Unicorn Is Found (from the Unicorn Tapestries) Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries) 467638
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