This beautiful tapestry (circa 1496-1505 CE) is one of the finest surviving examples of tapestry art from the Gothic period. Many times, tapestries such as this one were part of a series or set, in this case, called The Cloisters Collection.
Unicorn Is Found At The Fountain allows us to appreciate the rich colors and the subtlety such as in the modeling of the faces. The tonal variations in the animal furs and rich details demonstrate the vast technical skills of weavers of the day. Measuring 12 feet 1 inch by 12 feet 5 inches, it is both dramatic and commanding in presence. It is presently owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and was a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr.
