
- Dol hareubang
Carved from basalt, they are considered to be gods offering protection and fertility. - Jeju
- A peacock
- Termessos, necropolis.
A grave with lions. - Basilisk
The basilisk, Schönlaterngasse 7. According to a myth, on 26 June 1212, the servant of a baker discovered a basilisk at the bottom of the well in the courtyard. He destroyed it by holding a mirror to it (looking into its eyes was known to be fatal). The basilisk exploded. Now I know where JK got her ideas from. - Basilisk
Basilisk in the Schönlaterngasse 7. - Jesuitenkirche
Interior of the Jesuit church, by Andrea Pozzo, 1703. - Piaza del Popolo, Cesena
Piaza del Popolo and Fontana Masini (1581-1590) by Laureti, Masini and Montevecchio. - A statue by Leonardo Lucchi
Via Cesare Beccaria, Cesena - Saint Mary in Sansepolcro Cathedral
- Holy Face (12th century)
Holy Face (12th century), originally from Eastern Europe. Notice that Jesus is fully dressed. Sansepolcro cathedral. - Sansepolcro Cathedral
- Luca Pacioli, Sansepolcro.
Fra Luca Bartolomeo de Pacioli. The Father of Accounting and Bookkeeping was born in Sansepolcro. - Bas-relief - The Last Judgement
Installed around 1331. Orvieto cathedral. - Bas-relief - New Testament
Below it is Abraham sleeping. Orvieto cathedral. - Detail on the facade
Orvieto cathedral. - Todi Cathedral crypt
Statue of Madonna and Child (12th century) as Seat of Wisdom (Sedes sapientiae). - Todi Cathedral crypt
- A statue by Raba Rama
Seen in Artenate Gallery in Todi. - A creepy corbel
I'm still figuring out whether those are ears or cheeks bound together... Spoleto Cathedral - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
A hungry lion. - Tympanum, Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Tympanum, Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
Another hungry lion. - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Dragon underneath San Crescentino in front of the cathedral, Urbino
San Cresentino is the patron saint of Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1440s) by Michele di Giovanni da Fiesole. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. The coral necklace and bracelets are a symbol of good omen and protection from evil. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Remains of a Roman sarcophagus
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Church of Saint Dominic, Urbino. - Napoleon's villa
A statue of Napoleon in the garden - Entrance gate
- Santo Stefano alle Trane
- A ... lady?
Inviting people to a restaurant... - L'envol by Kees Verkade
L'envol (1993) by the Dutch sculptor Kees Verkade in the centre of Biot, Rue Saint-Sébastien. - A detail in Antibes
The old town of Antibes is full of interesting details. This is one of them. - Le Nomade
The Nomade by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, Bastion St. Jaume in Antibes. Although I love the statue, to me it seems a bit too static for a nomade. - Le Nomade in Antibes
- The Four Tetrachrs
The Four Tetrachrs are the four rulers that simultaneously governed the Roman Empire. The statue is from the 4th century, made in Porphyry and was originally in Constantinople. - A mascaron
Santa Maria Formosa. A mascaron above the main door to the campanile. - Punk Mona Buda?
I can totally imagine Jared Leto owning this. - Madame Carle
Statue of Madame Carle by Christian Burger (2017). Plenty of legends about the Madame Carle, but basically she lived here in the early 16th century as the wife of Geoffroy Carle, Président du parlement du Dauphiné. Now Pré de Madame Carle up the valley is a very touristic spot. Next time. - Saint Etienne Church in Vallouise
Pietà in the Altar of the souls in purgatory (16th century). Apparently there are: Pentecost, God the Father, Saint Paul, Saint Anthony, Saint Sebastian, Saint John and Saint John the Baptist... - Le Nomade
Le Nomade (by Jaume Plensa) is still there. Still lonely. - Femme allongée
A statue by Popoy (1993). - Local art
Well, I must admit I've got no idea what this is about. - Les Sangliers de l’Esterel
These are some funny statues by Golec & Golec (2013). - Théoule-sur-Mer
A lovely trip to Théoule-sur-Mer. - Le Nomade
- Le Nomade
The sea and the mountains and the winds and the waves ... just make me happy. - Nooooo!
This is a very clear message! - Pestsäule in Leoben
The plague column in the town square was erected in 1716. We see the Holy Trinity at the top, St Sebastian, St Rochus, St Jakob and St Florian. To fight the plague, the people were advised to isolate, distance and wear masks ... sounds familiar. - Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara by Katarina Sweda (2017). - St. Francis Xavier church
The altar in the church. The interior is basically the same since the 17th century.