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Women and their Representation in Gargoyles

One of the most fascinating aspects of art, at least for me as an art historian, is the representation of women. There is sufficient material to write several theses about this enthralling subject, but here you have my brief contribution in recognition...

Superb and Sinister Gargoyles with Bat-like Wings: Dante’s Devil

Among the devil’s most fascinating features are his bat-like wings. The association between the bat and the devil comes from the symbolism attributed to this little animal. I have already discussed this in an earlier post on depictions of fantastical beasts in...

Unsettling and Amazing Creatures. The Archetypal Gargoyles at Mirepoix

In today’s post, we’re going back to France, this time to the mediaeval town of Mirepoix in the region of Occitanie, an enchanting, medieval and magical place for visitors. One of its architectural wonders is the Cathedral of St. Maurice, begun in the late 13th...

The Outstandingly Magnificent Iconography of the Cathedral of Valencia Gargoyles

In this first post on gargoyles in the Region of Valencia, we shall be visiting the city of Valencia itself, which is home to some truly amazing examples. Today, I invite you to admire the gargoyles in this beautiful city’s cathedral. The bishop of Valencia,...

Gargoyles Looking out to Sea

In this post, I want to look at some unique and exceptional gargoyles. These are unique not solely due to their type or style, but also because of their location. I am referring here to the gargoyles in the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, a jewel of Spanish...

Women and their Representation in Gargoyles

Superb and Sinister Gargoyles with Bat-like Wings: Dante’s Devil

Unsettling and Amazing Creatures. The Archetypal Gargoyles at Mirepoix

The Outstandingly Magnificent Iconography of the Cathedral of Valencia Gargoyles

Gargoyles Looking out to Sea

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