Gargoyles and Masks

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. I’m referring here to gargoyles with mask-like faces, or which are holding...
Gargoyles Representing Death. Images of Gargoyles

Gargoyles Representing Death. Images of Gargoyles

  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...
Mythology and Fascinating Mythical Creatures in Gargoyles

Mythology and Fascinating Mythical Creatures in Gargoyles

  In previous posts, we’ve seen gargoyles representing mythical or fabled animals. These astonishing, tantalising creatures have formed part of our traditions since ancient times. Each and every one of them is associated with a generally fantastical and beguiling...
The Incredible, Unknown Gargoyles of El Burgo de Osma

The Incredible, Unknown Gargoyles of El Burgo de Osma

    Today, we’re going to look at some of the most exceptional and astounding gargoyles that I discovered during my work and research for my doctoral thesis. These are the wonderful, “secret” gargoyles in the north aisle of the cathedral in this beautiful...

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