The Striking and Irreverent Gargoyles of La Lonja in Valencia

The Striking and Irreverent Gargoyles of La Lonja in Valencia

  Today’s post is dedicated to the most surprising and enigmatic set of gargoyles we have ever come across on our travels. I am referring, of course, to the gargoyles of La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) in Valencia (Spain). By itself, this civic building is an...
Types of Gargoyles

Types of Gargoyles

  Generally speaking, gargoyles can be classified into three kinds of figures, humans, animals and monsters. It’s difficult to establish an exact classification of all kinds of gargoyles, as one figure may belong to one or more types. Fantastical or...
Gargoyles in the History of Art

Gargoyles in the History of Art

  Looking at them as a passer-by, I’ve always been really attracted to gargoyles. This is undoubtedly the main reason why I chose to write a PhD thesis on them. However, as an art historian, I’m passionate about art in general, especially medieval...

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