A unicorn is a magical creature from myths and legends. Throughout the medieval ages, people (Europeans, in particular) considered the unicorn a religious symbol. This mythical creature often stood for virtues such as chastity, purity and sanctity and it was widespread belief in Medieval times that only a gentle maiden was capable of taming this magical creature.
The unicorn was also known in Medieval times to be representative of Jesus Christ himself. This acquired symbolism gave the Unicorn a revered place in Medieval European society, making it a popular subject of the many different unicorn tapestries were woven into works-of-art that were produced during the Medieval Era. One particular art form that often made use of a unicorn as its subject matter is the decorative wall art known as The Tapestry Cycle. Unicorn tapestries became one of the most popular art works produced during the Medieval Ages.
There are a lot of unicorn tapestries that are still in existence these days, but there are two particular ones that deserve special mention and recognition. These two world-renowned works of art are known as
The Lady and the Unicorn (La Dame à la Licorne) and
The Hunt of the Unicorn.
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