What do the hunting scenes of Western European art conceal? In this lecture for curious viewers, myths, medieval legends, and symbols will come to life. Deer and boars, unicorns and lions - each image will tell its own story, and the acquaintance with them will turn into a true cultural adventure. As part of the exhibition "Gambling, Play, Entertainment! Hunting in the 16th-19th Centuries in the Works of Masters from Western Europe from the Collection of the State Hermitage Museum," the "Hermitage-Ural" museum invites you to an unusual lecture about animals - both real and mythical. This meeting is for those who want not just to look at works of art but also to understand the hidden meanings within them. Why were the deer and the boar considered opposites? How did the lion become the king of beasts, and what do he and heraldry have in common? Where to find the unicorn, and what secrets does it hold? All these questions will turn out to be not mere curiosity but keys to understanding European culture and the imagery of art. The lecture will be led by Daria Cherkasova - head of the foreign art department at the Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts. She will not just retell the content of bestiaries or explain the symbolism of the plots but will immerse the listeners in a lively narrative with examples, images, and the atmosphere of the historical era. Each exhibit of the exhibition will gain a voice, and the viewer will acquire new knowledge and impressions. This event will be especially interesting for those who love visual art, are interested in the history of Europe, symbolism, myths, and themes of hunting in painting. It will suit both adults and teenagers who want to dive into the mysterious world of cultural codes and learn to see more in art than what is depicted on the surface. The meeting unites aesthetics and knowledge, creates a dialogue between the viewer and the artwork, making the museum experience deep and personal. It is a chance to see familiar things in a new light - through the symbolism of animals sleeping on tapestries, racing across hunting canvases, or lurking in carvings and enamel.