In this new video, we present the striking gargoyles adorning the façade of the University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), one of Spain’s most emblematic academic institutions. These sculptural figures are notable not only for their artistic quality, but also for their rich iconography, which blends symbolism, humor, and historical references. We explore their form and meaning within the broader architectural and cultural heritage of the university.
Doctor of Art History and researcher specializing in the study of gargoyles.
I am Dolores Herrero Ferrio, and my thesis, “An Approach to the Study of Gargoyles of Gothic Cathedrals in Castilla and León”, is dedicated to the study of these fascinating figures.
If you like gargoyles and art history, you will also enjoy my book, “The Gargoyle and Its Iconography,” a book I have written with great care for those interested in the world of gargoyles.
I have created my own Encyclopedia of Gargoyles, a Gargopedia to share with you, where you will discover all the secrets and wonders of these enigmatic sculptures.
I hope you enjoy this Gargopedia as much as I have enjoyed creating it, and remember that each gargoyle has a story to tell, and here you will discover them all.
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