{"id":12652,"date":"2024-06-13T12:42:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T10:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/?p=12652"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:14:49","slug":"gargoyles-royal-castle-blois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/gargoyles-royal-castle-blois\/","title":{"rendered":"Gargoyles of the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois: Analysis and Typologies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"174\">Today\u2019s post takes us to one of the most outstanding architectural ensembles in France, where one of the most remarkable groups of <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-gargoyles\/\">gargoyles<\/a> on a civil building is preserved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"320\">We are referring to the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois, one of the principal castles of the Loire Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"602\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The building was erected on the former medieval castle of the Counts of Blois and served as a residence for several French kings. Between 1843 and 1870, the architect F\u00e9lix Duban carried out major restoration works that helped shape the building\u2019s present architectural diversity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-8.jpg 637w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-8-480x441.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 637px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_DSC00202.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_DSC00202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_DSC00202.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_DSC00202-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-10.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-10.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_General-inicio_PAN-10-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"416\">The analysis is structured around four areas of the building in which the gargoyles are located: the courtyard, the north side, the south side, and the museum. The pieces are presented according to their <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/types-of-gargoyles\/\">typologies<\/a> in order to offer an organised and as comprehensive a view of the ensemble as possible. Given that some gargoyles are in a deteriorated condition, only those that are well preserved have been selected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"671\">Although the term gargoyles is used throughout this study as a general designation, it should be noted that some of the figures may in fact correspond to chimeras or grotesques, as their position does not allow the presence of a water spout to be verified.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"735\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The tour therefore begins with the gargoyles of the courtyard.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"735\"><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"735\">Gargoyles of the Courtyard of the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"735\">The castle\u2019s great courtyard brings together four artistic styles, endowing it with remarkable architectural richness: Gothic (the 13th-century medieval castle), Flamboyant Gothic (the Louis XII wing, 1498\u20131508), Renaissance (the Francis I wing, 1515\u20131519), and Classicism (the Gaston d\u2019Orl\u00e9ans wing, 1635\u20131638).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-6.jpg 567w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-6-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 567px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-12-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-12-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-12-1.jpg 567w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-12-1-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 567px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/51-13.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/51-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/51-13.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/51-13-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/55-10.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/55-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/55-10.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/55-10-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Real Animals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\">As is customary, animals are classified as real in order to distinguish them from mythological or fantastic creatures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"403\">Two animals are identified: the <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/dogs-and-their-portrayal-in-gargoyles\/\">dog<\/a> and the ram. Details such as coats, large eyes, and flat, drooping ears can be observed, as well as a particular feature in the positioning of the limbs: the left foreleg is placed behind the hind leg, which lends a certain <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/gesturality-in-images-of-gargoyles-plasticity-in-art\/\">dynamism<\/a> to the figure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"532\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A ram of notable carving and style can also be observed, with a protruding and decorated trachea and spiral motifs on the neck.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_51-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_51-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a ram.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_51-5.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_51-5-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_51-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1001px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-11630'>\n\t\t\t\tRam\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_52-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_52-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_52-3.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_52-3-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_52-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1001px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-11632'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_56-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_56-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a ram.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_56-5.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_56-5-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_56-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1001px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-11636'>\n\t\t\t\tRam\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_61-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_61-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_61-3.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_61-3-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_61-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1001px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-11638'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_62-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_62-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a ram.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_62-6.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_62-6-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_62-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1001px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-11640'>\n\t\t\t\tRam\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_55-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_55-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_55-3.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_55-3-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animales-reales_55-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1001px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-11634'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_54-10.jpg\" alt=\"g\u00e1rgolas dolores herrero\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_54-10.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_54-10-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ram<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gargoyles Representing Fantastic or Mythological Animals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A distinctive metal <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-dragon-and-its-symbolism\/\">dragon<\/a> stands out, with scales, a protruding tongue, and a feathered head, positioned at the end of the wall conduits that channel the water. This type of drainage system, terminating in dragon heads or other fantastic creatures through which the water is discharged, can also be observed in <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/unique-and-different-gargoyles-gargoyles-made-from-other-materials\/\">other gargoyles<\/a> across Spain and Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dragon-like metal gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dragon-like metal gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dragon-like metal gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-5.jpg 638w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-5-480x639.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 638px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dragon-like metal gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Animal-fantastico_79-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Animal Monsters<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/animal-monsters-in-gargoyles\/\">animal monsters<\/a>\u2014hybrids resulting from the combination of different species\u2014display <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-devil-and-his-portrayal-in-gargoyles-ii\/\">demonic features<\/a>, and could therefore also be classified within the <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-devil-and-his-portrayal-in-gargoyles-i\/\">demonic typology<\/a>. However, in this study, only those that present clearly defined demonic traits are included in that category.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All of them are winged dogs with distinctive characteristics, some already observed and others newly identified: pupils, crossed legs, decorated wings, teeth, hollowed or marked eyes, muscular necks, elongated and sunken snouts, and fur.<\/p>\n<p>It is noteworthy that some of them closely resemble two gargoyles from the Royal Hospital of <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/monsters-and-marvels-the-gargoyles-of-santiago-de-compostela\/\">Santiago de Compostela<\/a> (Spain).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_59-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_59-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_59-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_59-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_60-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_60-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_60-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_60-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_65-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_65-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_65-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_65-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_67-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_67-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_67-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_67-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_69-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_69-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_69-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_69-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_73-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_73-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_73-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_73-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_74-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_74-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_74-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_74-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_68-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_68-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_68-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_68-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Hospital (Santiago de Compostela, Spain). A monstrous beast.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-11671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-11671'>\n\t\t\t\tRoyal Hospital in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Hospital (Santiago de Compostela, Spain). A monstrous beast.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-11669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Monstruo-animal_Hospital-Real-Santiago-de-Compostela-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-11669'>\n\t\t\t\tRoyal Hospital in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Demons<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"346\">As noted, although a large number of gargoyles display a demonic appearance, only those that possess characteristic elements of this typology are included within the demonic category, as detailed below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"842\">Once again, winged quadrupeds (dog, ram) can be observed, with features already identified: pupils, filled eyes, fur, and crossed legs. To these are added further elements associated with the demonic typology: pointed ears, a pronounced nasal bridge or crest, fierce expressions, cloven hooves, a frontal protuberance or horn, a dragon-like neck, and a ghostly appearance. Finally, a remarkable gargoyle stands out, with an elongated snout and a leonine mane, conveying a <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/monsters-in-art-gargoyles-and-the-vision-of-the-terrifying\/\">terrifying aspect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_75-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_75-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with ram horns.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_75-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_75-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_57-12.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_57-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with membranous wings.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_57-12.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_57-12-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_58-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_58-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with cloven hooves.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_58-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_58-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_64-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_64-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with a frontal horn.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_64-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_64-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_66-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_66-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with pointed ears.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_66-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_66-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_72-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_72-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with ghostly eyes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_72-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_72-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_76-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11733 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_71-4.jpg\" alt=\"g\u00e1rgolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_71-4.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Demonio_71-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Human Figures<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"283\">The human gargoyles are particularly remarkable. In this area, two stand out prominently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"679\">The first represents a man wearing a garment with deep folds reaching down to his feet, a belt or cincture (possibly indicating a monk), and a cap on his head. He is depicted with his left knee on the ground, his right hand resting on his right knee, and his left hand placed on his head. The figure is highly <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/expressiveness-in-images-of-gargoyles\/\">expressive<\/a>, conveying a gesture that may suggest shouting, lamentation, or pain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure in antique garments, with a hand on its head.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-9.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure in antique garments, with a hand on its head.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-9.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-9-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11750 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-6.jpg\" alt=\"g\u00e1rgolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-6.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_77-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second represents a monk, likewise wearing a garment with deep folds reaching down to his feet, a belt or cincture, and a tonsure. He is depicted with his right knee on the ground, his right hand resting on his left knee, and his left hand placed on his chest. The figure is equally expressive, conveying a gesture of devotion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure in antique garments.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure in antique garments.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure in antique garments.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-9.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-9.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Humano_78-9-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Gargoyle Representing a Geometric Form<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, a <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/geometric-gargoyles-geometry-as-ornamentation\/\">geometric gargoyle<\/a> can be observed, consisting of a semicylindrical block at ground level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Geometric gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Patio_Diseno-geometrico_82-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gargoyles of the North Side of the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We now turn to the north side, to the Loggia fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-2-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_19-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_19-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_19-7.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_19-7-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_19-7-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_19-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_pan_PAN-5-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-9.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-9.jpg 638w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-9-480x639.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 638px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Real Animals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"487\">In this area, figures of dogs can once again be observed, displaying many of the characteristics already noted, along with some new features: coats (curly, smooth, or mane-like), pupils, fangs, ears (long and drooping, protruding, or laid back), a protruding tongue, teeth, crossed legs, collars, wrinkles around the mouth conveying fierceness, and filled eyes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"738\">There are also a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/unusual-animals-in-gargoyle-imagery-ii\/\">monkeys<\/a>: one with its hand placed on its neck, with fur and a tilted head; and another with pupils and body fur which, due to the form of its head, could also be assigned to another typology (anthropomorphic or demonic).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"840\">The last figure appears to represent a <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/unusual-animals-in-gargoyle-imagery-i\/\">wild boar<\/a>, as no tusks are visible, with fur on the neck.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_15-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_15-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_15-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_15-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11784'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_22-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_22-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_22-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_22-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11792'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_27-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_27-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_27-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_27-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11798'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_26-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_26-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_26-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_26-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11796'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_20-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_20-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_20-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_20-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11790'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_32-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_32-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_32-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_32-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11804'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_33-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_33-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_33-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_33-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11806'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11802'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_17-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_17-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a monkey.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_17-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_17-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11786'>\n\t\t\t\tMonkey\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a monkey.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11808'>\n\t\t\t\tMonkey\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a monkey.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Antropomorfo_11-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11810'>\n\t\t\t\tMonkey\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_24-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_24-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a boar.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-11794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_24-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_24-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-11794'>\n\t\t\t\tWild boar\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11799 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-7.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-7.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-real_31-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dog<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gargoyles Representing Fantastic or Mythological Animals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"199\">Among the fantastic or mythological animals, several figures stand out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"428\">There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/gargoyles-in-the-basque-country-the-gargoyles-on-the-parish-church-of-nuestra-senora-del-juncal-in-irun\/\">griffins<\/a> with fur, plumage, and crests. There is also a striking satyr, with his right hand placed on his neck and his left hand on his left leg, with horns and body hair. A notable sphinx is also present.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_4-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_4-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A mythological animal: a griffin.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-11776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_4-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_4-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-11776'>\n\t\t\t\tGriffin\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_9-9.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_9-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A mythological animal: a griffin.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-11778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_9-9.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_9-9-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-11778'>\n\t\t\t\tGriffin\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_16-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_16-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A mythological animal: a griffin.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-11780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_16-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_16-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-11780'>\n\t\t\t\tGriffin\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_3-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_3-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A mythological animal: a satyr.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-11774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_3-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_3-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-11774'>\n\t\t\t\tSatyr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_37-3.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_37-3.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Animal-fantastico_37-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sphinx<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Animal Monsters<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"587\">Winged dogs and rams continue to be observed, displaying the features already noted, along with some additional distinctive elements: coats (smooth, curled, or in ringlets), teeth, a protruding tongue, filled eyes, pupils, crossed legs, a leonine mane, flat and drooping ears, leaf-shaped wings, a marked trachea, cloven hooves (a more distinctly demonic feature), wings decorated with large, leaf-like feathers, and oval, outlined eyes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"694\">There is also a magnificent winged lion, as well as another lion with ram\u2019s horns and a simian snout.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-13 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-13 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-13 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-13 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-13' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_1-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_1-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_1-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_1-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_6-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_6-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_6-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_6-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_7-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_7-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_7-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_7-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_8-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_8-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_8-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_8-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_10-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_10-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_10-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_10-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_13-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_13-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_13-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_13-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_19-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_19-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_19-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_19-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_23-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_23-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_23-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_23-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_25-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_25-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_25-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_25-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_30-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_12-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_12-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_12-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_12-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_28-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_28-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_28-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_28-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11943 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-5.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-5.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-norte_Monstruo-animal_29-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Demons<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"353\">Five winged quadrupeds are included in this group, displaying features more characteristic of the demonic typology: <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/superb-and-sinister-gargoyles-with-bat-like-wings-dantes-devil\/\">membranous wings<\/a>, cloven hooves, horns, fierce expressions, pointed ears, and a dragon-like trachea.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"531\">Additional features can also be observed, such as crossed legs, tilted heads, fur, filled eyes, pupils, pronounced eyebrows, a marked trachea, cheeks, and elongated snouts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-14 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-14 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-14 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-14 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-14' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-3-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-3-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Demonic gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-3-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-3-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-3-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Demonic gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-3-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-3-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Demonic gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-5-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-5-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with cloven hooves.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-5-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-5-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/34-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/34-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a ram.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/34-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/34-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/36-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/36-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A demon with membranous wings.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/36-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/36-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Geometric Forms<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On this side, two types of geometric gargoyles can be observed. The first has a polygonal form, with a U-shaped opening, and is set on a corbel. The second is rectangular, with a groove underneath that extends, creating the impression of a head and body; a form that recalls the gargoyles of the cloister of \u00c1vila Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-15 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-15 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-15 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-15 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-15' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-5 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Geometric gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/38-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Geometric gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Avila-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Avila-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Geometric gargoyle on the Cathedral of \u00c1vila.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-15-11974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Avila-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Avila-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-15-11974'>\n\t\t\t\t\u00c1vila Cathedral (Spain)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gargoyles of the South Side of the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The gargoyles of the south side are analysed below, located on the Louis XII wing, where an imposing fa\u00e7ade rises, above whose doorway stands an equestrian statue of Louis XII.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11990 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-8-5.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dh\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-16 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-16 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-16 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-16 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-16' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-4.jpg 567w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-4-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 567px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-1-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-1-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Real Animals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"564\">In this area, there are three dog figures and one monkey. The first dog is depicted with its offspring, a motif frequently found in gargoyles. The next two are quite similar, with fierce expressions (showing their fangs), oval, outlined eyes, and visible genitalia; one displays fur, and both have somewhat distorted bodies, likely adapted to fit the available space. They are two gargoyles with a distinctly grotesque quality, almost appearing to smile.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"721\">The monkey is similar to the previous two in terms of sculptural style. It also displays its genitalia and holds something in its mouth, possibly food.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-17 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-17 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-17 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-17 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-17' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog with its puppy.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-17-11977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-7-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-17-11977'>\n\t\t\t\tDog with its offspring\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). Detail of a puppy.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-17-11979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/40-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-17-11979'>\n\t\t\t\tOffspring (detail)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-17-11981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-17-11981'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-17-11983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-17-11983'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11984 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/49-2.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/49-2.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/49-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Monkey<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gargoyles Representing Fantastic or Mythological Animals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As in the courtyard, a metal dragon or fantastic creature can be observed, with scales, a protruding tongue, and a feathered head. It is positioned at the end of the wall conduits that channel the water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-18 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-18 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-18 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-18 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-18' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_PAN-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_PAN-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_PAN-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_PAN-6-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Metal dragon-shaped gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Metal dragon-shaped gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Metal dragon-shaped gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Animal-fantastico_50-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyle Representing an Animal Monster<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"244\">Within this typology, a hybrid can be observed: a winged dog with a fierce expression (showing its fangs and tongue) and visible genitalia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/46-3.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dolores herrero\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/46-3.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/46-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyle Representing a Demon<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is a particularly striking gargoyle of high sculptural quality. It represents a winged demon with a marked trachea and a dragon-like body. It has membranous wings, eyes with pupils, fangs, and a fierce expression.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-19 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-19 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-19 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-19 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-19' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-13.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Demon gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-13.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-13-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-14.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Demon gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-14.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-14-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gargoyles Representing Human Figures<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"248\">Four figures make up this typology. They are outstanding gargoyles that merit close examination for their interest both formally and thematically.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"557\">The first figure represents a man holding a sack in his right hand, with his left hand resting on his left leg. At first glance, the sack appears to be a bundle; however, it could also be interpreted as a miser\u2019s sack. He wears medieval clothing and displays a highly expressive gesture, as if <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-scream-in-gargoyles-expressiveness-in-art\/\">shouting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-20 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-20 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-20 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-20 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-20' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_41-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next figure represents a woman holding a basket of eggs or fruit in her left hand. She is depicted as a street vendor in medieval attire, bringing her right hand to her mouth in a calling gesture to advertise her goods; a gargoyle of great expressiveness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-21 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-21 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-21 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-21 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-21' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-17.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-17.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure: a woman.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-17.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-17-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-14.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure: a woman.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-14.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_42-14-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The third figure represents a man holding a staff between his legs, which may suggest a physical impairment. He wears medieval attire, with a belt, and likewise displays an expressive gesture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-22 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-22 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-22 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-22 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-22' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-13.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-13.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-13-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_43-8-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, a man is depicted holding a firearm with both hands, dressed in soldier\u2019s attire.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-23 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-23 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-23 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-23 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-23' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-17.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-17.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-17.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-17-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-19.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-19.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-19.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Costado-sur_Humano_44-19-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gargoyles of the Museum of the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"168\">Finally, the gargoyles preserved in the castle museum are examined.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"378\">This space brings together some human figures already documented, along with others presented here for the first time, among which a dog and two monstrous animal creatures (winged dogs) can be identified.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-24 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-24 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-24 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-24 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-24' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-2-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-2-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-2-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-1-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MUSEO-BLOIS-1-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-25 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-25 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-25 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-25 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-25' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-4.jpg 638w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-1-4-480x639.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 638px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-4-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-26 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-26 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-26 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-26 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-26' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-2-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-2-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-2-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-6-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-6-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-6-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-6-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-27 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-27 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-27 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-27 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-27' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/3-1-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-1-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/4-1-3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-1-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-1-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-1-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/4-3-2-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-3-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-3-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-3-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-28 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-28 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-28 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-28 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-28' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/5-1-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-28-12226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-1-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-28-12226'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/5-5-3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-5-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-28-12232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-5-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-5-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-28-12232'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/5-4-2-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-4-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A real animal: a dog.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-28-12230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-4-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-4-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-28-12230'>\n\t\t\t\tDog\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-29 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-29 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-29 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-29 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-29' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). An animal-like monster.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-29-12234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-29-12234'>\n\t\t\t\tAnimal monster\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-2-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-2-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). An animal-like monster.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-29-12236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-2-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-2-3-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-29-12236'>\n\t\t\t\tAnimal monster\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-30 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-30 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-30 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-30 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-30' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-2-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). An animal-like monster.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-30-12240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-2-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-2-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-30-12240'>\n\t\t\t\tAnimal monster\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France). An animal-like monster.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-30-12238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-30-12238'>\n\t\t\t\tAnimal monster\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-3-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-3-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-30-12242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-3-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-3-5-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-30-12242'>\n\t\t\t\tAnimal monster\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Other Grotesques or Chimeras<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"478\">A notable variety of grotesques or chimeras is recorded in the castle, displaying a diverse range of subjects: an angel playing a musical instrument (aulos), a monk, a contortionist, a man with his hand on his face, the struggle of Hercules with the Lernaean Hydra, a bat, a child with a tilted hat, and another monk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"724\">Additionally, some chimeras resembling gargoyles can be identified, in which the absence of a <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-gargoyles\/\">water spout<\/a> is clearly observable; one of them represents a dog, with a marked trachea, oval and slightly bulging eyes, teeth, and decorated ears.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"783\">Finally, a corbel with vegetal decoration stands out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-31 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-31 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-31 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-31 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-31' class='gallery galleryid-12652 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00238-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00238-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesques on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00238-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00238-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00237-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00237-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesques on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00237-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00237-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00206-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00206-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00206-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00206-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00244-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00244-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Royal Castle of Blois (France). A bat.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00244-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00244-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00204-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00204-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00204-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_DSC00204-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_80-3-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_80-3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_80-3-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_80-3-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_25-7-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_25-7-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_25-7-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_25-7-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_81-6-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_81-6-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_81-6-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D-_Usuarios_Lola-Herrero_Pictures_PAGINA-WEB_BLOG_JUNIO-2024_Grotescos_81-6-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-4-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-4-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Corbel on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-31-12244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-4-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-4-1-480x346.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-31-12244'>\n\t\t\t\tCorbel\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"290\">In conclusion, the sculptural quality and thematic richness of the castle\u2019s gargoyles stand out above all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"662\">Overall, the animal and monstrous gargoyles appear as solid and well-defined figures, with a remarkable level of detail in the carving, evident in decorative elements such as spirals and in features such as the trachea and the treatment of the fur. A sense of dynamism is also observed in their postures, with tilted heads and a distinctive positioning of the limbs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"845\">The demonic figures are robust and imposing, with an expressiveness marked by fierce gestures and an unsettling character, accentuated by the presence of clearly defined pupils.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1256\">However, it is the human gargoyles that attract the greatest interest. They stand out for the quality of their carving, with careful execution of heads and bodies, as well as for the richness of their garments and their folds. These are dynamic and expressive figures, endowed with great plasticity, whose subject matter is particularly original in its depiction of professions and distinctive characters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1701\">Taken as a whole, this constitutes a repertoire of gargoyles of notable artistic interest, set within an architectural complex of great historical significance. The Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois and its surroundings\u2014where the <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-gargoyles-of-the-blois-cathedral\/\">Cathedral of Saint-Louis<\/a> also stands out\u2014offer a privileged setting for the observation of these sculptures, which invite the viewer to look beyond the cornices in order to appreciate the richness of these stone figures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12082 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-16.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dolores herrero\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-16.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-16-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Today\u2019s post takes us to one of the most outstanding architectural ensembles in France, where one of the most remarkable groups of gargoyles on a civil building is preserved. We are referring to the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois, one of the principal castles of the Loire Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[477,478,482,479,481,483,480],"tags":[857,2520,401,940,2626,839,187,3001,72,2999,2963,2522,3000,841,1020,2403],"class_list":["post-12652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal-gargoyles","category-anthropomorphic-gargoyles","category-gargoyles-of-angels-and-demons","category-gargoyles-of-human-figures","category-gargoyles-of-mythological-beings","category-geometric-gargoyles","category-monster-gargoyles","tag-architectural-sculpture","tag-arte-medieval","tag-chateau-royal-de-blois-en","tag-demon-gargoyles","tag-escultura-medieval","tag-french-gargoyles","tag-gargolas-en","tag-gargoyle-typology","tag-gargoyles-en","tag-gargoyles-blois","tag-grotesques-and-chimeras","tag-iconografia-medieval","tag-loire-valley-architecture","tag-medieval-sculpture","tag-renaissance-architecture","tag-tipologias-de-gargolas-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12652"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20328,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12652\/revisions\/20328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}