Hunt of Unicorn Tapestries Worth Record Sum at Auction
The Hunt of the Unicorn, a late Gothic French tapestry set once at Verteuil rebuilt by John D. Rockefeller for 1.1 million, draws high praise for its rare status and master design. Phyilis Ackerman notes the pieces date to around 1439 with later additions, celebrating the Virgin Mary while depicting a large hunting party and symbolic beasts. The work’s Christian allegory, vivid color, and dynamic composition underscore its significance and enduring artistic value.
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Tule Cypress Awe Inspires Ancient Mystery In Oaxaca
In Oaxaca on April 6, travelers describe the Tule cypress, famed as the Americas’ greatest tree by girth and age. The Vast trunk and sprawling limbs dwarf the nearby church, with Cortez era echoes and Humboldt’s inscription marking its long witness to history.
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