"The Unicorn purifies water" Canvas

Restored to its original splendor, the most celebrated Medieval tapestry collection can finally come to your home, in the form of ready to hang canvases! "The Unicorn purifies water" is one of the most beautiful scenes of the Unicorn Tapestries series. Here a white unicorn kneels in front of a fountain, and purifies the stream where all the other animals have come to drink. Exotic and ferocious creatures are all subdued during this peaceful ritual, but a threat comes from behind: a hunter has spotted the unicorn and points it out to all the other hunters. The unicorn could escape, being notoriously stronger and faster than any other creature, but it decides to stay. This is because the Unicorn in these tapestries represents Christ who willingly embraces his sacrifice. He also represents a Lover, who wants to be caught by his beloved.  To explore all the surprising meanings of the Unicorn Tapestries, click here to read our Blog article. The story of the Unicorn Tapestries is as unique a