July 2024

Gargoyles and Masks

From time to time, you come across unusual gargoyles, figures with heads and faces that look different. They’re not common, which just makes them all the more surprising and fascinating. We are referring here to gargoyles with mask-like faces, or which are...

Gargoyles Representing Death

Death is one of the most fascinating and sublime themes and images in literature and the visual arts. Macabre figures both attract and repel us. Due to its association with certain animals and all that is demonic, ugly and monstrous, death is sometimes...

The Incredible, Unknown Gargoyles of El Burgo de Osma

Today we are going to talk about the most exceptional and astounding gargoyles of the Cathedral of El Burgo de Osma (Spain). These are the wonderful, “secret” gargoyles in the north aisle of the cathedral in this beautiful town in the province of Soria....

The Gargoyles of the Lantern Tower of Burgos Cathedral

When gargoyles are severed from their function as water spouts, they are transformed into pure image. Contemplating them arouses a multiplicity of emotions. They are the expression of beauty or hideousness, but above all, they are art. In addition, gargoyles are a...

The Exceptional Gargoyles of the Segovia Cathedral

The Cathedral of Segovia (Spain) was built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It is considered one of the best surviving examples of 16th century Gothic architecture. In 1520, the cathedral suffered severe damage and plans were made to rebuild it or raise a...