Unicorn In Captivity II Belgian Wall Tapestry Motifs & Patterns someone created this beautiful artwork

someone created this beautiful artwork

East Flanders

the tapestry contributed to a revival of the decorative arts in France in the 1840's

working class Parisians would dress up and enjoy time there dancing

this cute scene evokes good feelings

Unicorn In Captivity II Belgian Wall Tapestry Motifs & Patterns someone created this beautiful artworkThis Belgian tapestry is the seventh tapestry in the tapestries of the unicorn series. The Unicorn in Captivity is the last in a series of seven in the collection of medieval art housed at The Cloisters. Together they illustrate the unicorn myth, which was rich with symbolism. No hunter could capture the unicorn without the aid of a maiden, to whom the beast would willingly surrender. The background color of this tapestry is a deep green.