Lion with Books Italian Wall Tapestry SIZE:15"W x 12"H This tapestry depicts the unicorn

This tapestry depicts the unicorn on a red and millefleur background

The artwork comes from a Venice painting by Canaletto (1697 - 1768)

This extract from a larger tapestry focuses on the coveted acanthus leaf

Wawel Timberland Grapes depicts an image of ripe tantalising grapes surrounded in lush verdure imagery

A narrow floral tapestry

Lion with Books Italian Wall Tapestry SIZE:15"W x 12"H This tapestry depicts the unicornLion with Books is an Italian jacquard wall tapestry. This work depicts the Lion of Saint Mark, representing the evangelist St Mark, pictured in the form of a winged lion. This icon is the symbol of the city of Venice and formerly of the Republic of Venice. The Latin Phrase is an abbreviated form of the Venetian motto meaning: Peace to you, Mark, my Evangelist. Here your body shall rest.