The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part One

The Anthropomorph in Gargoyles: Part One

  One of the most relevant and common typologies in gargoyles is the anthropomorphic. They are animals with features similar to those of humans. They are half human and may have either human physical features or something that identifies them as men or women,...
The Gargoyles on Luxembourg Cathedral

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 Two-headed Creature and its Portrayal in Gargoyles

The Two-headed Creature and its Portrayal in Gargoyles

  In today’s post we’ll be discussing two-headedness in gargoyles. To delve into the fascinating world of these monstrous creatures, we’ll start with a general explanation of the meaning of creatures with two or more heads or limbs. On the topic...
Water Drainage in Gargoyles

Water Drainage in Gargoyles

  Generally speaking, the water drainage spout in gargoyles is placed in the mouths of the beings and creatures we see depicted in them. This means that they are often very eloquent, with wide open mouths and sometimes exaggerated and very expressive gestures...