Unicorn Fr. 1564
I’ve not been able to find much out about this lovely illustration other than that it is French and dates back to 1564.
Horn Mutilation
The following extract is taken from notes written by Francois Levaillant, a French author, explorer and naturalist. I had not yet taken a near view of the horned cattle which (the herdsmen) brought with them, because at the break of the day they strayed to the thickets and pastures, and were not brought back by [...]