Gargoyles and the Representation of the Scream

Gargoyles and the Representation of the Scream

In a previous post we talked about expressiveness in images of gargoyles. There’s no doubt that one of the most intriguing, surprising and attractive aspects of gargoyles are the gestures and expressions of these fascinating, impressive figures. One of the gestures...
Gargoyles of the National Library of Luxembourg

Gargoyles of the National Library of Luxembourg

Today we travel to Luxembourg to discover some of its gargoyles, specifically those of the National Library. The Luxembourg National Library was founded in 1899, replacing the Municipal Library dating back to 1798. In addition to holding a huge number of books,...
Gargoyles and the Representation of Nudity

Gargoyles and the Representation of Nudity

  Today’s post is about the portrayal of nakedness in gargoyles.   Nudity and the Body in Medieval Culture In his book on the history of the body in the Middle Ages, the great French Medievalist Jacques Le Goff (1924-2014) tells us that the Roman...
Gargoyles Shaped Like Animal Monsters

Gargoyles Shaped Like Animal Monsters

  In our discussion of the various types of gargoyles, animal monsters were included as a distinct category within our classification.   The Animal Monster Typology Animal monsters are hybrid creatures, arising from the combination of two or more animal...
Gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge in Bruges (Belgium)

Gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge in Bruges (Belgium)

  This entry is devoted to the gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge (Poortersloge) in Bruges (Belgium), a magnificent building located on Jan van Eyck Square in the city.   The Burghers’ Lodge in Bruges: Historical and Architectural Context From the 15th century...