Unicorn in Captivity V European Wall Tapestry Rods & Tassels Typical for his work is

Typical for his work is the suggestion of depth against a dark background

Bouquet Exotique is a jacquard tapestry inspired from the work of Jan Frans van Dael (1764-1840)

One of his most popular designs: he depicts thrushes that were stealing fruit in his country home garden

the lion and unicorn frame the lady while holding on to the pennants

Unicorn in Captivity V European Wall Tapestry Rods & Tassels Typical for his work isUnicorn in Captivity is a Belgian made jacquard woven wall tapestry. The artwork is a simplified rendering of a piece from the famous set of medieval tapestries called Chasse a la Licorne, or The Hunt of the Unicorn from the late 15th century; now on display at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. In the middle ages, this legendary animal was regarded as the symbol of purity. It is fastened by a golden chain to a tree bearing pomegranates, signifying