Gargoyle Collection (#3)

View of Venice with the monumental entrance to Palazzo Grimani in Santa Maria di Formosa, Venice. The door, decorated with three Roman busts, is generally attributed to Sanmicheli

Banner of St. Ambrose, Milan. Castello Sforzesco, Milan. Milan Sforzesco Castle Standard Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

St. Catherine of Alexandria. Statue by Silvestro dell'Aquila, from the Mausoleum of San Bernardino in the Church of San Bernardino in L'Aquila

Detail of the capital of the main doorway at the front of the Abbey of Santa Maria of Vezzolano, in Piemonte Asti Vezzolano Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A wardrobe in inlaid walnut from Palazzo Mansi, Lucca. Wardrobe with glass cupboard containing chinaware probably from China

Detail of the ceiling of the Gallery of Villa di Poggio a Caiano, Prato. Poggio a Caiano Ceiling Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Chest with the Peruzzi family coat of arms. Furniture piece belonging to the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzina della Maridiana, Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Boboli Gardens

Painted and glazed earthenware tiles, church of San Sebastiano, Campo San Sebastiano, Venice. Venice Church of San Sebastiano Tile High Renaissance, Renaissance

Three chairs, craftswork by Egisto Gaiani, in Florence, Tuscany Florence Chair Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Sculptures on the choir balustrade designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi, in the Cathedral of Milan Milan Cathedral, choir Low Relief, Basrelief Late Renaissance, Renaissance

The door of the Sala delle Udienze (audience room), designed by Domenico Ferri and located in the Valentino Castle in Turin Turin Valentino Castle

Facade of Palazzo Iseppo da Porto, today Palazzo Festa, Vicenza. Vicenza Contr Porti Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Base of a bronze urn, in the Museo Civico, Padua Padua Museo Civico Foundation Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Capital with grotesque masks, right detail of the Annunciation, high relief by Donatello, in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of Santa Croce Capital Early Renaissance

Engraved wooden bench. Work by Giampietro Zuccari in the Legists'Tribunal in the Collegio del Cambio (Bankers'Guild) in Perugia, Umbria Perugia Collegio del Cambio (Banker's Guild)

Gilded credenza with the Della Rovere coat of arms. Furniture piece belonging to the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzina della Maridiana, Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Boboli Gardens

A desk. French ivory work preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Cluny Museum Writing Desk Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A carved wooden credenza surmounted by a table with bas-relief of the Stories of the Life of Christ. Work by a French cabinet-maker preserved in the Muse de Cluny, Paris France Paris

Four supports for door knockers; French made object preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Cluny Museum Sculpture Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Two knockers and a door handle. French made works preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Cluny Museum Sculpture Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

French knockers preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Cluny Museum Sculpture Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Knocker. Venetian sculpted work preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Muse du Cluny Sculpture Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Fecundity: plate by Bernard Palissy preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Plate Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Lombard helmet preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Helmet Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Shield of Henry II, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Shield Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the pediment and trabeation, and of the columns and the Doric capitals of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens Greece Athens, Acropolis Temple - Facade, Architectural Element

Campania-Samnite armour at the Museum del Bardo of Tunis and at the Augustan Exhibition in Rome in 1938 Rome Augustian Exhibition Body Armor. Date of Photograph:1938. Date of Artwork:III sec.a.C

Detail of the relief decoration of a wardrobe. Work of the wood working shop of Virgilio de'Conti and Giovanni Taurini in the New Sacristy of the Church of the Certosa in Pavia Pavia Certosa

Detail of the first row of arches of the Bapistry of Pisa Pisa Architectural Element Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Medici coat of arms, by Battista del Tasso, on the Palazzo Comunale of Prato Prato Sculpture High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Tapestry depicting Neptune standing on two hippocampus, made in Florence, in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Royal Apartments Tapestry Eighteenth Century

Tapestry depicting Vulcan, made in Florence, in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Royal Apartments Tapestry Eighteenth Century

Tapestry depicting a tournament, made in Florence, in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Royal Apartments Tapestry Renaissance

A chest with figures of soldiers in relief. French ivory work preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Cluny Museum Chest Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Carved wooden sideboard. Work by cabinet-maker preserved in the Muse de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Cluny Side Board High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Salt and pepper shakers of St. Porchaire, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Salt-cellar Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Upper part of the facade of Palazzo Podest, in Genoa. Decoration by Marcello Sparzo Genoa Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Entrance door of the Palazzo De'Ferrari, in Piazza Sauli, in Genoa Genoa Piazza Sauli Door Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The door knocker of the atrium door of Palazzo Mansi in Lucca Lucca Palazzo Mansi, atrium High Relief Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

One of the capitals of the tabernacle by Rocco di Tommaso, in the cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Spello, Perugia Spello Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore Capital High Renaissance, Renaissance

Corbels decorated with large masks coming from the theater at Ostia Antica Rome Ostia, excavations at Ostia Antica, Piazzale delle Corporazioni Theater Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Putti, festoons and a grotesque mask; detail of the decoration of the Altar of the Magi, based on a design by Sanmicheli, and carried out by Sanmicheli, Giovanni Battista da Siena and Mosca

Espalier with grotesque animals, cartoon figures and festoons of Bachiacca, Jan said John Roost Roost (-1564), The Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence The Uffizi Gallery Tapestry Renaissance

Scary gargoyle sits on the roof of Westport House in County Mayo, Ireland. Photo illustration

gargoyle, 1453 (photo)
7268870 gargoyle, 1453 (photo) by English School, (15th century); (add.info.: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453)

The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo)
7268863 The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo) by English School, (15th century); (add.info.: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453)

The High Bailiff gargoyle (photo)
7268864 The High Bailiff gargoyle (photo) by English School, (15th century); (add.info.: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453)

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"Guardians of the City: The Enigmatic Gargoyles of Paris" Perched high atop the iconic Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, a gargoyle gazes sternly over the enchanting cityscape below. With its grotesque features and imposing stance, this Parisian gargoyle stands as a silent sentinel, watching over the heart of France with an air of mystery. Known for their ornate and often rude appearances, gargoyles have become synonymous with Gothic architecture. This particular one on Notre Dame Cathedral has captured the imagination of visitors from around the world who marvel at its intricate details and eerie presence. But these stone creatures are not limited to just cathedrals; they can be found in unexpected places too. At the renowned Gargoyle club in Paris, an advertisement for Booths Dry Gin catches your eye amidst a crowd of partygoers. It seems even gargoyles enjoy a good drink. Venturing beyond France's borders, we find another fascinating example in Heidelberg Castle, Germany. Dating back to 1887, this gargoyle guards the entrance with an aura that transports you to another era entirely. Back in Paris, Mobiloil enamel signs catch your attention as you stroll through picturesque streets lined with vintage cars and motorbikes. These reminders of bygone eras blend seamlessly with the timeless presence of gargoyles that adorn buildings throughout Europe. Whether perched upon grand cathedrals or hidden within architectural gems across continents, these guardians remain steadfast symbols of protection and intrigue. Their watchful eyes seem to hold secrets untold as they silently observe our bustling cities below. So next time you wander through cobblestone streets or gaze up at towering structures like Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris or Heidelberg Castle in Germany, take a moment to appreciate these enigmatic creatures—the gargoyles—who continue to captivate our imaginations while keeping eternal vigilance over our beloved cities.