The 'Hunt of the Unicorn' is a series of seven spectacular tapestries woven between 1495 and 1505. They represent some of the finest surviving examples of late Middle Ages textile art. The tapestries depict a group of noblemen and hunters in pursuit of a unicorn through a lush, 'millefleurs' (thousand flowers) background. This style is characterized by a dense field of small flowers and plants, which were often accurately rendered from real botanical specimens. The unicorn itself was a powerful symbol in medieval art, representing both purity and the passion of Christ. In the final tapestry, 'The Unicorn in Captivity,' the beast is shown alive and content within a circular fence, tethered to a tree bearing pomegranates—a symbol of fertility and marriage. The vibrant colors, achieved through natural dyes like weld, madder, and woad, have remained remarkably vivid for over 500 years.