{"product_id":"15th-century-the-unicorn-purifies-water-large-belgium-jacquard-tapestry-wall-hanging","title":"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the enchanted world of medieval legend with this magnificent large-format tapestry wall hanging, faithfully reproducing one of the most celebrated works of 15th-century Flemish weaving: \u003cem\u003eThe Unicorn Purifies the Water\u003c\/em\u003e, from the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eUnicorn Tapestries\u003c\/strong\u003e series. Woven with premium Belgian jacquard yarn, this piece brings centuries of myth, symbolism, and extraordinary craftsmanship into your living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/unicorn-tapestry-before-after-wall-comparison.png?v=1784904317\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eUnicorn Tapestries\u003c\/em\u003e — also known as \u003cem\u003eThe Hunt of the Unicorn\u003c\/em\u003e — are among the greatest surviving works of medieval art. Created around \u003cstrong\u003e1495–1505\u003c\/strong\u003e, most likely in the Southern Netherlands (present-day Belgium), these seven monumental tapestries were woven for an unknown patron of extraordinary wealth and taste, possibly to commemorate a royal marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unicorn Purifies the Water\u003c\/em\u003e is the second panel of the series and one of its most visually arresting compositions. It depicts a magnificent white unicorn dipping its spiraling horn into a stream, purifying the water so that a gathering of hunters, noblemen, and animals — including lions, leopards, stags, and rabbits — may safely drink. The scene is set against a richly detailed \u003cem\u003emille-fleurs\u003c\/em\u003e (thousand flowers) background, a hallmark of the finest Flemish tapestry tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/brandvision-export_43.jpg?v=1784904142\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unicorn's horn, known as the \u003cem\u003ealicorn\u003c\/em\u003e, was believed in medieval lore to possess the power to neutralize poison and purify water — making the unicorn a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003epurity, divine grace, and Christ-like sacrifice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tapestry is also a masterpiece of naturalistic observation, featuring over 100 identifiable plant species woven into its verdant ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original tapestries are now housed in the \u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art's The Cloisters\u003c\/strong\u003e in New York City, where they are considered among the museum's most treasured possessions and among the finest examples of medieval European art in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven using \u003cstrong\u003eBelgian jacquard yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gold standard of tapestry production for over five centuries, rooted in the very same Flemish weaving tradition that produced the original Unicorn Tapestries — this piece delivers exceptional color depth, intricate detail reproduction, and a luxuriously soft yet durable hand feel. Every flower, figure, and animal in the composition is rendered with remarkable fidelity to the medieval original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/IMG_5682.jpg?v=1784904145\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side of the tapestry features a \u003cstrong\u003erod pocket (hanging sleeve)\u003c\/strong\u003e sewn along the top edge, allowing you to effortlessly slide in a curtain rod or wooden dowel for a clean, gallery-worthy display — no frames, no fuss, no tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/rod-pocket-annotation-lower-position.png?v=1784888887\" alt=\"Rod Pocket Annotation - Lower Position\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Hang It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary piece transforms any interior it graces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Surround yourself with the magic and symbolism of medieval legend, creating a space of beauty, mystery, and timeless elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/brandvision-export_42.jpg?v=1784904140\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntryway \/ Foyer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Welcome guests with a work of art that speaks of history, craftsmanship, and a love of the extraordinary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/15th-Century_The_Unicorn_Purifies_Water_Large_Belgium_Jacquard_Tapestry_Wall_Hanging_44.jpg?v=1784904821\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDining Room\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recreate the grandeur of a medieval great hall, where tapestries were hung to warm the walls and inspire conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/brandvision-export_37.jpg?v=1784904142\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoutique Guesthouses \u0026amp; B\u0026amp;Bs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Give guests a room steeped in atmosphere, story, and artistry they will remember and return for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/brandvision-export_41_04ee53c6-2a2a-4fac-9ce1-713f1732fc5c.jpg?v=1784904140\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHotel Lobbies\u003c\/strong\u003e — Command attention and admiration in grand public spaces with a large-scale work of genuine historical and artistic significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/brandvision-export_40_bec854af-26b6-46bb-b265-922446b0eeca.jpg?v=1784904142\" alt=\"15th-Century The Unicorn Purifies Water Large Belgium Jacquard Tapestry Wall Hanging\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HeartCraft","offers":[{"title":"39×39 Inches — Tapestry Only","offer_id":44064217366639,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39×39 Inches — Tapestry \u0026 Yellow Tassels*2","offer_id":53880475320431,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54×54 Inches — Tapestry Only","offer_id":44064217399407,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54×54 Inches — Tapestry \u0026 Yellow Tassels*2","offer_id":53880475353199,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7265\/4959\/files\/15th-Century_The_Unicorn_Purifies_Water_Large_Belgium_Jacquard_Tapestry_Wall_Hanging_42.jpg?v=1784904586","url":"https:\/\/heartcraftshop.com\/de\/products\/15th-century-the-unicorn-purifies-water-large-belgium-jacquard-tapestry-wall-hanging","provider":"HeartCraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}