The Unicorn Is Killed and Brought to the Castle (detail), ca. 1495–1505
South Netherlandish
Wool warp, wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts; 12 ft. 1 in. x 12 ft. 9 in. (368 x 389 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1937 (37.80.5)


He is carried on the back of the horse to the lord and lady of the castle, who will benefit by the possession of his magic horn which was believed to have the powers of purification.

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