The Hunt of the Unicorn, often referred to as the Unicorn Tapestries, is a series of seven tapestries dating from 1495–1505. Believed to be made in the southern Netherlands, the tapestries are currently on display at The Cloisters in New York.
The tapestries show a group of noblemen and hunters in pursuit of a unicorn, which may be an allegory for the Passion of Christ or a celebration of marriage. This tapestry, entitled The Unicorn Defends Itself, shows the unicorn piercing a hunting dog with its horn while the hunters ready to strike with their lances.
The tapestries show a group of noblemen and hunters in pursuit of a unicorn, which may be an allegory for the Passion of Christ or a celebration of marriage. This tapestry, entitled The Unicorn Defends Itself, shows the unicorn piercing a hunting dog with its horn while the hunters ready to strike with their lances.
| Size (inch) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Weight | Light |
| Weight (mg/sq in) | 68 |
| Material | 100% silk |
| Made in | France |
