DOLORES HERRERO
Art Historian, Gargoyle specialist.
Passionate about gargoyles
“Every time I approach a building with gargoyles, I am spellbound. These stony creatures, like silent onlookers, have always fascinated me.
Gargoyles are full of life. They are constantly changing before our gaze and watching us from above over the centuries”.
Dedicated to the research, study and collection of gargoyles.
Traveling, observer, writer, methodical worker, persevering and experienced in field work.Heritage Conservation
“As a historian and, above all, lover of art and our historical heritage, I am concerned about the conservation of gargoyles. Each of our gargoyles is an individual work of art, deserving to be studied and protected”.
Research
“Devoted to research, study and compilation of gargoyles. A traveller, observer, writer, methodical worker, perseverant and experienced in the field. “After having the privilege to see them close up and even touch them, I regard and admire them even more. Every time I see a gargoyle at close quarters, I appreciate every one of its parts, every gesture, every crack, every shape or style. It is as if the stone was talking to me and as if the figure was revealing an age with its methods of creation, thinking and living. In all my travels across Europe, China and the United States, I find new gargoyles to continue enriching my work”.
My blog of gargoyles
Latest articles published on the blog ...The Exuberant Beauty of Gargoyle Wings
There are many characteristics, traits, and common elements that appear in most gargoyles, especially in monsters, demons, and fantastic animals. Today we are going to look at another unique and important feature that’s probably the most decorative element in...
Gargoyles and their Small Companions
On many buildings you often see gargoyles accompanied by small creatures. Today we're going to discuss these little creatures and I'll show you a fantastic example of this type in the lovely French city of Narbonne. Gargoyles often include small beings placed...
The Gargoyles and its Creator
Today we're going to talk about something a little different. We're not going to discuss types, features or symbolism, instead this post is devoted solely and exclusively to the maker, the creator, in short, the artist. The gargoyle sculptor. [gallery...
The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part Two
As we saw in the first post about the anthropomorph, this is one of the most commonly represented figures in gargoyles. In this second post, we are going to talk about their interesting symbolism. Let's remember that anthropomorphs are half human, animals that...
The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part One
One of the most relevant and common typologies in gargoyles is the anthropomorphic. They are animals with features similar to those of humans. They are half human and may have either human physical features or something that identifies them as men or women,...
The Gargoyles on Luxembourg Cathedral
In this post we return to Luxembourg to admire the gargoyles on the church regarded as the most important in the country, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Standing adjacent to the National Library, the church was built by Jesuits between 1613 and 1621, and its...