Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn | Raphael | 1505-06 Elihu Vedder associated with the French Symbolist

associated with the French Symbolist circle

The juxtaposition of their respective lifestyles and philosophies is palpable

this piece reveals Rembrandt’s fascination with chiaroscuro

symbolizing the magnitude of her pain

Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn | Raphael | 1505-06 Elihu Vedder associated with the French SymbolistAbout the artwork: Painted when Raphael was still in his early twenties, Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn reflects the refined beauty and harmony that would soon make him one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. The unidentified young woman sits calmly before an open landscape, dressed in luxurious clothing that reflects the fashion of the time. Resting in her lap is a small unicorn, a mythical creature traditionally associated