June 2024

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...

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...

The Two-headed Creature and its Portrayal in Gargoyles

In today’s post we’ll be discussing two-headedness in gargoyles. To delve into the fascinating world of these monstrous creatures, we’ll start with a general explanation of the meaning of creatures with two or more heads or limbs. On the topic...

The Gargoyles of Château Royal de Blois

In today’s post we travel to one of France´s most impressive and magical places, where we discover one of the most beautiful sets of French gargoyles on a civil building. We are referring to the Château Royal de Blois, one of the marvellous châteaux of...