'La Belle et sa Bête' Here's my contribution to @heatherhitchman and her wonderful #JunicornInTerratoff prompt: chain. It was once believed the only way to capture a unicorn was to lull it into a sense of ease via the wiles of a maiden, often a virgin. The beast would lay it's head in her lap and fall asleep, allowing her to slip a golden harness or chain over its head. The lady and the unicorn was a popular theme in medieval tapestries, and are thought to be allegories of the five senses. I was inspired by Italian Renaissance portraits of nobel ladies for this piece. Thanks Heather! #junicorn #chain #mythicalbeasts #beautyandherbeast #unicornart #theladyandtheunicorn #fantasyart #femmemyth #watercolors #unicorn #womenpaintingwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CBp_m_cDOZR/?igshid=195bshffo9seu











