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The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part Two

As we saw in the first post about the anthropomorph, this is one of the most commonly represented figures in gargoyles. In this second post, we are going to talk about their interesting symbolism. Let’s remember that anthropomorphs are half human, animals...

The Gargoyles on Luxembourg Cathedral

In this post we return to Luxembourg to admire the gargoyles on the church regarded as the most important in the country, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Standing adjacent to the National Library, the church was built by Jesuits between 1613 and 1621, and its...

The Gargoyles of Santiago de Compostela and their Fantastic Iconography: Part One

We make our first stop on Galician soil in a beautiful place, the only one of its kind in the world, Santiago de Compostela. Like its monuments, the beauty and uniqueness of its gargoyles really captivates passers-by as they explore this lovely, charming city....

The Gargoyles of the Blois Cathedral

Today’s post is dedicated to the gargoyles of Blois (France). On our trip to the city to collect the gargoyles of the Château Royal, we took the opportunity to visit the cathedral and there we discovered other magnificent and unique gargoyles. Saint-Louis...

The Gargoyles of Santiago de Compostela and their Fantastic Iconography: Part Two

In this post, we continue with the gargoyles of one of the most magnificent Baroque monasteries in Galicia (Spain): San Martín Pinario. In the first post, we were already able to see some of its amazing gargoyles and grotesques. Recall that although it was...