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Hidden details in the Met Cloisters unicorn tapestries draw attention

Original: 🦄 WATCH: Woven around 1500 during the late # MiddleAges , seven large hangings in The Met Cloisters portray a dramatic s

Seven large tapestries woven around 1500 during the late Middle Ages hang in The Met Cloisters in New York, portraying a dramatic hunt for a unicorn. The scenes contain small hidden elements, from dragonflies to frogs, that continue to fascinate viewers and spark debate among art historians about their meaning.

Why now: The intricate hidden details in these famous medieval tapestries keep fascinating art lovers and historians.

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• 🦄 WATCH: Woven around 1500 during the late # MiddleAges , seven large hangings in The Met Cloisters portray a dramatic search for a # unicorn . The scenes contain tiny hidden elements, from # dragonflies to # frogs , that continue to spark discussion among # art historians. 👉… · tksst@fediscience.org · 7

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