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An allegorical millefleurs tapestry with animals, made in Flanders, c.1530-45; the unicorn represents either Christ or the Virgin Mary; the three rosebushes allude the the Trinity; the dog and falcon symbolise Satan or other evil forces. (Minneapolis Institute of Arts) Heraldic Beasts, Trinity God, Sculpture Textile, Castle Painting, Father Son And Holy Spirit, Medieval Paintings, Medieval Tapestry, Historical Objects, Late Middle Ages

Millefleurs (thousand-flower) tapestries became popular in the late Middle Ages. Some contained flowers only; others, like this one, included animals and birds. Pictured here are common animals such as deer and rabbits as well as exotic creatures like the lion, leopard, and unicorn. They are symbolic as well as decorative. The unicorn, for example, represents either Christ or the Virgin Mary. The three clumps of rosebushes forming a triangle, allude to the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and…

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