Gargoyles in Other Materials: Beyond Stone

Gargoyles in Other Materials: Beyond Stone

  Although stone is the most commonly used material for gargoyles owing to its durability, particularly in light of the many sources of deterioration (climatic, biological, chemical, human) to which the carvings are exposed, sometimes we find gargoyles that are...
The Emblematic Gargoyles of Salamanca’s Casa de las Conchas

The Emblematic Gargoyles of Salamanca’s Casa de las Conchas

  Today’s entry is dedicated to the amazing gargoyles of one of the most beautiful buildings in Salamanca (Spain). We are referring to the magnificent Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells). This building dates from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and was...