The medieval period can be divided the three periods: Early Middle Ages Ages, the High Middles Ages, and the Late Middle Ages. The medieval period was time when plague, famine, and war struck Europe frequently. The Black Death occurred between 1347 and 1390 and killed about 1/3 of Europe's population.
Unicorns and horses as well as knights or battles scenes were common subject matter in the medieval period. Nature was often depicted in unicorn hunt scenes like the one below.
"Animals, both real and fantastic, occupied an important place in medieval art and thought." - Metropolitan Museum
Below Painting: "The Unicorn at Bay" (South Netherlandish) ca:1495-1505
Unicorns and horses as well as knights or battles scenes were common subject matter in the medieval period. Nature was often depicted in unicorn hunt scenes like the one below.
"Animals, both real and fantastic, occupied an important place in medieval art and thought." - Metropolitan Museum
Below Painting: "The Unicorn at Bay" (South Netherlandish) ca:1495-1505