The Lady and the Unicorn (modern title) are a set of six tapestries each with a slightly different image to depict different aspects of human senses. The six tapestries are titled, Taste, Hearing, Sight, Smell, Touch, À Mon Seul Désir (perhaps desire). You may wish to read more here.

Our tapestry is based on the one titled "Hearing".

The lady plays an organ on top of a table covered with an Oriental rug. Her maidservant stands to the opposite side and operates the bellows. The lion and unicorn once again frame the scene holding up the pennants. Just as on all the other tapestries, the unicorn is to the lady's left and the lion to her right - a common denominator to all the tapestries.

It is not an exact colour match but it is a true representation of the original image. The red in these images is enhanced with flash photography and the actual product is a deeper, darker red.

Size: 140 cm x 104 cm

The tapestries are thick and feel luxurious.

The back of each tapestry is lined with black material and is fitted with a material loop sleeve along the top for easy hanging.

Originals at the Cluny Museum