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Bretagne fantastique


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.
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