Tapestry

Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry
Tapestry

Vintage tapestry "Lady with a Unicorn". Fabric. Germany, 20th century.


The tapestry "Lady with a Unicorn" is a masterpiece of medieval art, created in the late 15th - early 16th century. It belongs to a series of six tapestries known as the "Paris Panel", which symbolize the five senses and love. The tapestry depicts a noble lady surrounded by symbols of grace and refinement, with a unicorn - a mythical creature personifying purity and innocence.


The history of the creation of this tapestry is associated with the rich culture of France, where it was probably commissioned to decorate palace interiors. Over the centuries, it served not only as a decorative element, but also as a bearer of allegorical meanings associated with chivalry, love and the spiritual values ​​of the Renaissance.