Painting description
- Material: Oil painting
- Size: 80 cm x 120 cm
- Creation year: 2023
During cultural interference and acculturation, the unicorn appeared in the four sacred animals and became a mascot with an important position in Vietnamese feudal art.
Legend has it that the unicorn has two children, the golden unicorn and the fire unicorn, who came together to protect the peace in the world.
The Golden Unicorn was drawn in imitation of the unicorn (Nghe) of the Tran Dynasty. Its powerful shape represents the authority of the court, unlike the unicorn of the Nguyen Dynasty, which has a more delicate shape.
The Golden Unicorn is drawn based on the aura of Dong A, inheriting Ly Dynasty art with architecture and decorative motifs rich in Buddhist colors.