This scene represents one of the common myths surrounding the unicorn’s powers – its ability to neutralize poison. A significant printmaker and goldsmith of the French Renaissance, Jean Duvet is well-known for his engravings as well as his highly recognizable style.
Jean Duvet (French, ca. 1485 – after 1561)
Engraving on paper
22.1 x 39.4 cm
Gift of Mrs. Stephen O. Metcalf 20.251
Photography by Erik Gould, courtesy of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence
Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence