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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 on the Church in Robledo de Chavela

Today’s post is dedicated to a wonderful church that we discovered thanks to Manuel Haro, art historian and secretary of the Ateneo Antoniorrobles. The church in question is the Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, in the municipality of Robledo de Chavela...

Unique and Different Gargoyles. Gargoyles Made from Other Materials

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 Striking and Irreverent Gargoyles of La Lonja in Valencia

Today’s post is dedicated to the most surprising and enigmatic set of gargoyles we have ever come across on our travels. I am referring, of course, to the gargoyles of La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) in Valencia (Spain). By itself, this civic building is an...

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...

The Gargoyles of the Blois Cathedral

The Gargoyles on the Church in Robledo de Chavela

Unique and Different Gargoyles. Gargoyles Made from Other Materials

The Striking and Irreverent Gargoyles of La Lonja in Valencia

Women and their Representation in Gargoyles

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