Of all the Unicorn Tapestries, “The Unicorn in Captivity,” circa 1495–1505, stylistically does not match the hunt theme and perhaps was created as a single entity. The unicorn here is shown here fenced in, but the fence is low enough for the unicorn to escape if it desired. Fertility symbols, including the ripe pomegranates, orchid and thistle, and even the frog hidden among the violets, abound here.
Medieval Art In New York: 75 Years At The Cloisters
Of all the Unicorn Tapestries, “The Unicorn in Captivity,” circa 1495–1505, stylistically does not match the hunt theme and perhaps was created as a single entity. The unicorn here is shown here fenced in, but the fence is low enough for the unicorn to escape if it desired. Fertility symbols, including the ripe pomegranates, orchid and thistle, and even the frog hidden among the violets, abound here.
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