Wednesday 20 October 2021

Chubby Cherubs and Demonic Dogs

The Chateau of Azay le Rideau has some nice 16th century carvings at the ends of the rib vaulting in the kitchens. Because the floor level was raised significantly in the 19th century these cherubs and other creatures are more or less at eye level rather than above head height.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

Carving at the end of a rib vault, Chateau of Azay le Rideau, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley  Time Travel.

1 comment:

potty said...

I rather like the gravity defying dogs, especially the ear nibbler.

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