The "Hunt of the Unicorn" often referred to as the "Unicorn Tapestries is a series of 7 tapestries dating from 1495-1505. The tapestries show a group of noblemen and hunters in pursuit of a unicorn. Much of the tapestries history is disputed and there are many theories about their original purpose however it seems likely they were commisioned by Anne of Brittany to celebrate her marriage to Charles VIII King of France. The 2 major interpretations of the tapestries hinge on Pagan and Christian symbolism. The Pagan interpretation focuses on the medieval lore of bequiled lovers where as the Christian writings interpret the Unicorn and it's death as "The..... Leia mais
This elegant piece depicts the Tree of Life, a mystical concept relating to immortality that often appears in folklore, culture, and fiction. With an intricate background of thousands of beautiful flowers this tapestry also elegantly displays Morris’s often used "mille-fleurs" motif... Leia mais
