The Lady And The Unicorn
Image: My sole desire The lady and the unicorn circa 1500
Wool and silk
377 x 473cm
For only the third time in their a much revered series of tapestries will leave France to amaze Australian art connoisseurs.
Revered as a French national treasure The Lady And The Unicorn tapestry series, often referred to as the ‘Mona Lisa of the Middle Ages’, will be making its exclusive appearance in Sydney at the Art Gallery of NSW through a generous and exceptional loan from the collection of the Musée de Cluny – Musée national du Moyen Âge in Paris.
“The Lady And The Unicorn is one of the most famous masterpieces of medieval Western art. It seduces us by the beauty and balance of its compositions; by the intimate and secret atmosphere that is created, and by the joyful harmony of the flowers strewn on their red grounds.” said Elisabeth Taburet-Delahaye, director, Musée de Cluny.
Designed in Paris about 1500, the tapestries are considered to be some of the greatest surviving masterpieces of medieval European art.
An engaging program of events and activities, including film, digital and tactile experiences for all ages, will help unravel this centuries-old mystery and illuminate the beauty and intricacy of these enigmatic masterpieces.
Until Jun 24. Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. $14-$44+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
