CHANCERY WITH THE ARMS OF THE DUKE OF CUIDAD REAL Wool and silk Spain, second half of the 16th century 265 x 380 cm Framed by two large trees with twisted trunks, the coat of arms of the Duke of Cuidad Real, a descendant of the kings of Aragon, stands out against a hilly landscape, finished on either side of the shield by two fortified towns. A number of animals adorn the landscape, notably the unicorn, a symbol of purity. Bibliography: G. DE TERVARENT, Attributs et symboles dans l'art profane, 1450-1600, Geneva, 1959.