The unicorn's sage-like origins Ancient depictions of the mythical creature date back to the Bronze Age. A bovine animal with one long horn was commonly featured on seals used by the Indus Valley ...

A bovine animal with one long horn ... the unicorn was described as a fierce beast that could only be caught and tamed by a virgin. This virginal association continued throughout art history.

In their midst is soon-to-be art history ... kick and use their horn.” The only creative liberties Scharfman took with the hangings was with the fifth work, “The Unicorn Surrenders to a ...