French - Gargoyle, 13th century

French

Gargoyle, 13th century

Stone, 26.7 x 72.4 cm (10 1/2 x 28 1/2 in.)

Commentary

Gargoyles, like this one, were commonly used in Gothic architecture as decorative spouts designed to carry water away from buildings. Isabella installed this human figure gargoyle in the wall of the North Cloister, away from any rain.