{"id":4520,"date":"2018-12-06T11:15:28","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T10:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/?p=4520"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:34:14","slug":"the-gargoyles-on-the-cathedral-of-maria-inmaculada-in-vitoria-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-gargoyles-on-the-cathedral-of-maria-inmaculada-in-vitoria-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Gargoyles of the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada in Vitoria (Spain): Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"396\">Today\u2019s journey takes us to Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, where the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada is located, a true delight for lovers of <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-gargoyles\/\">gargoyles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"671\">We have decided to divide this study into two entries because, although we initially intended to present only a representative selection, we believe that this remarkable ensemble of fascinating beings and creatures surrounding the building deserves fuller attention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"870\">The cathedral was built in the Neo-Gothic style between 1907 and 1969 and is known as the New Cathedral in order to distinguish it from the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Mar\u00eda (the Old Cathedral).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11862 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria.jpg\" alt=\"gargolas dh\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria.jpg 570w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/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-4520 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\/PAN-8-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-8-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-8-4.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-8-4-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAN-8-4-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/31-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/31-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/31-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/31-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/31-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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;\">Historical Context and Execution of the Gargoyles<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"763\">First, we would like to express our gratitude for the information and collaboration provided by two individuals who were fundamental to the study of the cathedral\u2019s gargoyles: Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00f3n Mart\u00ednez de Mugu\u00eda, a scholar of the cathedral and its gargoyles, and I\u00f1aki Apraiz Buesa, son of Miguel Apraiz Barreiro, the architect in charge of the works and designer of the gargoyles. After the Spanish Civil War, he directed the works from 1946 onwards and developed new projects until their completion. Thanks to both, we have access to highly valuable information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1144\">The execution of the gargoyles was divided into two phases: the first, from 1907 to 1913, and the second extending until 1969. The gargoyles were carved in sandstone from Pitillas (Navarre). Those on the northern and southern sides were executed by Aurelio Rivas between 1964 and 1965. Aurelio Rivas (d. 2020) was a professor of sculpture at the School of Arts and Crafts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1620\">Before presenting this gallery of figures, we include two particularly significant photographs. In the first (image on the left), Aurelio Rivas is shown carving one of the gargoyles, illustrating two stages of his work: the use of the plaster model and the carving process carried out on the basis of Miguel Apraiz\u2019s paper design. In the second (image on the right), several plaster models of some of the gargoyles can be seen, preserved in a basement of the cathedral.<\/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-4520 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\/Crp.35.07.Grg_.Alfaro.A.-Rivas-tallando-al-aguador-con-el-modelo.00.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1453\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crp.35.07.Grg_.Alfaro.A.-Rivas-tallando-al-aguador-con-el-modelo.00.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyles on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria).\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-11894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crp.35.07.Grg_.Alfaro.A.-Rivas-tallando-al-aguador-con-el-modelo.00.jpg 1453w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crp.35.07.Grg_.Alfaro.A.-Rivas-tallando-al-aguador-con-el-modelo.00-1280x1691.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crp.35.07.Grg_.Alfaro.A.-Rivas-tallando-al-aguador-con-el-modelo.00-980x1295.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crp.35.07.Grg_.Alfaro.A.-Rivas-tallando-al-aguador-con-el-modelo.00-480x634.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) 1453px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-11894'>\n\t\t\t\tAurelio Rivas carving the water bearer. Photography: J. R. Mart\u00ednez de Mugu\u00eda \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/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\/DSCN7341.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCN7341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Plaster gargoyles on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria. Spain).\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-11896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCN7341.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCN7341-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCN7341-980x1307.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCN7341-480x640.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) 1440px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-11896'>\n\t\t\t\tPlaster models. Photography: J. R. Mart\u00ednez de Mugu\u00eda \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=\"211\" data-end=\"767\">All of them are gargoyles of remarkable formal and <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/types-of-gargoyles\/\">typological<\/a> richness and beauty. Each one reflects a particular history, a project conceived with foresight, and meticulous research. Here, we will limit ourselves to presenting the images for the appreciation of those interested in gargoyles. It should be noted, however, that the iconography of many of them is connected to Miguel Apraiz\u2019s personal experience during the Spanish Civil War. A wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/monsters-in-art-gargoyles-and-the-vision-of-the-terrifying\/\">monsters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/the-devil-and-his-portrayal-in-gargoyles-i\/\">demons<\/a>, and fantastic beings are also represented, including a trumpet-blowing angel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"871\">The grotesques or chimeras likewise form a noteworthy ensemble, both formally and thematically.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"951\">We now turn to this extraordinary collection of gargoyles and grotesques.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Gargoyles of the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada<\/h2>\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-4520 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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-19.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-19.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A woman with a broom.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-19.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-19-480x410.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-18.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure: a slave.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-18.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-18-480x270.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-17.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-17.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-17.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-17-480x270.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-16.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-16.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-16-480x270.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\/14-4-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-4-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-4-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-4-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14-4-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-13.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-13.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-13-480x270.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-12.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A figure with a human head underneath.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-12.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-12-480x270.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-9.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-9.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-9-480x270.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). An alien-like monster.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-8-480x270.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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A demon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-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\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-Vitoria-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-Vitoria-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria, Spain). A demon.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-11674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-Vitoria-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-Vitoria-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-3-11674'>\n\t\t\t\tCathedral of Maria Immaculada (Vitoria, Spain)\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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A plant-like monster.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-15.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-15.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-15-480x270.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\/29-4-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/29-4-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/29-4-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/29-4-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/29-4-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A trumpet-playing angel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gargola-de-la-Catedral-de-Maria-Inmaculada-de-Vitoria-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<h2>Grotesques or Chimeras<\/h2>\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-4520 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\/27-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-5.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-5-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/27-5-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/26-5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human skeleton.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-5.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-5-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-5-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/25-3-2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-3-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A demon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-3-2.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-3-2-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-3-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/24-4-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-4-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A monstrous beast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-4-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-4-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-4-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/23-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A demon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23-4.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23-4-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/23-4-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/22-3-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A demon.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-3-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-3-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-3-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/21-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-8.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-8-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-8-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/20-10.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-10.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-10-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-10-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/19-3-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-3-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-3-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 1126px, 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\/18-5-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-5-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-5-3.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-5-3-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-5-3-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/13-3-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-3-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-3-3.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-3-3-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-3-3-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/12-4-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-4-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-4-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-4-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-4-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/8-5-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-5-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure: an indigenous woman.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-5-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-5-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-5-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 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\/7-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grotesque on the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure: an indigenous man.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-4.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-4-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-4-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1126px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This entry was originally published in December 2018 and updated in February 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Today\u2019s journey takes us to Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, where the Cathedral of Mar\u00eda Inmaculada is located, a true delight for lovers of gargoyles. We have decided to divide this study into two entries because, although we initially intended to present only a representative selection, we believe that this remarkable ensemble [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11872,"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":[482,479,483,480],"tags":[857,2840,2837,2465,187,72,2836,846,2841,2839,2795,2838],"class_list":["post-4520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gargoyles-of-angels-and-demons","category-gargoyles-of-human-figures","category-geometric-gargoyles","category-monster-gargoyles","tag-architectural-sculpture","tag-aurelio-rivas","tag-cathedral-of-maria-inmaculada","tag-escultura-arquitectonica","tag-gargolas-en","tag-gargoyles-en","tag-gargoyles-of-vitoria","tag-grotesques","tag-miguel-apraiz","tag-neo-gothic-architecture","tag-neo-gothic-gargoyles","tag-vitoria-spain"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520","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=4520"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19776,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520\/revisions\/19776"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doloresherrero.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}