"The Unicorn purifies water" Canvas

Restored to its original splendor, the most celebrated Medieval tapestry collection can finally come to your home, in the form of ready to hang canvases!

"The Unicorn purifies water" is one of the most beautiful scenes of the Unicorn Tapestries series. Here a white unicorn kneels in front of a fountain, and purifies the stream where all the other animals have come to drink. Exotic and ferocious creatures are all subdued during this peaceful ritual, but a threat comes from behind: a hunter has spotted the unicorn and points it out to all the other hunters. The unicorn could escape, being notoriously stronger and faster than any other creature, but it decides to stay. This is because the Unicorn in these tapestries represents Christ who willingly embraces his sacrifice. He also represents a Lover, who wants to be caught by his beloved. 

To explore all the surprising meanings of the Unicorn Tapestries, click here to read our Blog article.

The story of the Unicorn Tapestries is as unique as their meaning. Seized during the French Revolution and bound to be destroyed, their beauty saved them from burning. They were recovered half a century later in a barn were they were used to cover vegetables: the farmer believed they were "old curtains."

During this time of abuse and neglect, the tapestries lost some areas of weave and the colors faded. We have digitally restored the artwork, bringing the colors back to life and reconstructing missing patches. We chose a conservative restoration, preserving when possible the signs of antiquity, to keep this work authentic.

These canvases feature gallery quality prints, with vibrant artwork that is built to last. They are folded around a museum-grade thick but lightweight frame to give them a gorgeous, gallery ready appearance. Printed with acid free ink, they also features a scratch-resistant UV coating that will make these canvases last without fading or chipping. The canvases are already assembled and are ready to hang.

All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging, engineered to prevent damages and dents during transportation.

You can match this canvas with the "Unicorn in the Garden" Canvas (see Related Products below). They are both part of the Unicorn Tapestries series.

Features:

• Ready To Hang
• Frame Thickness: 1.25 inch
• Materials: Poly-cotton artist grade canvas, hardwood fiberboard frame
• Acid free ink and scratch-resistant UV coating
• Wipes clean easily with a damp cloth or to remove dust, vacuum gently using a soft brush attachment

Production and Shipping:

- Prints In/Ships From: USA (ships worldwide)
- For Canada, Mexico and UK: local fulfillment for domestic customers
- This product is made-to-order, consistently with our environmental pledge
- Estimated production time is 3-6 business days during regular season (increased processing time during peak season)