Archive for the tag 'Statue'
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Paris 2012
Heads of the Kings of Judah
In its desire to erase all traces of feudalism, the French Revolution systematically and seriously damaged the decor of the cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris. In 1793, the twenty eight statues of the kings of Judah on the main facade were taken down and then sold to a builder as [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Dec 1st 2012
Filed under Carcassonne 2012, Faith Foundations, Holidays
Stone Angel
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 16th 2012
Filed under Art, Heritage, Out & About
The Aviary Terrace
The eighteenth-century lead urns and shepherds on the Aviary Terrace are from the workshop of the Flemish sculptor John van Nost. The statues have been restored and painted with a finish resembling weathered lead although they were probably originally painted in more life-like colours.
11 Comments CherryPie on Apr 10th 2012
