Medieval grotesqueries from Brittany, France. Photographs of European sculptures by Veven. Copyrighted material. Published with authorization. Sequence and captions by Mariano Akerman. Educational purposes exclusively.
Bird-shaped gargoyle protuding from a Catholic church
Corbel with winged demons holding a couple of lovers
Corbel with the avaricious man captured by Satan
Corbel with two hybrids fighting for a frog
Corbel with a contortionist
Corbel with monstrous drinker
Gargoyles protuding from the church
Wolf-shaped gargoyle
Grinning monster-shaped gargoyle
Gargoyles protuding from the church
Dragon-shaped gargoyle
Monkey eating a banana
Two-headed mastiff gargoyle
A curious man
The court-fool
Comment by Gerard Rixhon, 5.12.2008. Hi, Mariano! It's nice to hear from you. This morning I am happy to find the beautiful pictures you took in Brittany. The gargoyles and related sculptures are so interesting and expressive that one wonders why they are not better known. Maybe it is because they are somewhat dwarfed by the rest of the surrounding architecture and human statues. We owe it to you to share with us your own discovery. Thank you. A warm hello from Pasig. We look forward to seeing you. Take care, Gerry.
Bird-shaped gargoyle protuding from a Catholic church
Corbel with winged demons holding a couple of lovers
Corbel with the avaricious man captured by Satan
Corbel with two hybrids fighting for a frog
Corbel with a contortionist
Corbel with monstrous drinker
Gargoyles protuding from the church
Wolf-shaped gargoyle
Grinning monster-shaped gargoyle
Gargoyles protuding from the church
Dragon-shaped gargoyle
Monkey eating a banana
Two-headed mastiff gargoyle
A curious man
The court-fool
Comment by Gerard Rixhon, 5.12.2008. Hi, Mariano! It's nice to hear from you. This morning I am happy to find the beautiful pictures you took in Brittany. The gargoyles and related sculptures are so interesting and expressive that one wonders why they are not better known. Maybe it is because they are somewhat dwarfed by the rest of the surrounding architecture and human statues. We owe it to you to share with us your own discovery. Thank you. A warm hello from Pasig. We look forward to seeing you. Take care, Gerry.
