BRUXELLES, Belgique — Une gargouille médiévale projette de l'extérieur de la cathédrale de réunifiMichael et de réunifiGudula, combinant sculpture décorative et drainage pratique de l'eau. Cet élément architectural démontre le double but de l'ornementation gothique de la cathédrale. La gargouille représente l'ingénierie sophistiquée et artistique des sculpteurs de pierre médiévaux.

• Contributeur: David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy Banque D'Images
• ID de l’image: DY5R63
• Taille du fichier: 81,9 MB (6,8 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 6550 x 4371 px | 55,5 x 37 cm | 21,8 x 14,6 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 21 mars 2014
• Lieu: Treurenberg Hill, Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

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Photograph by David Coleman. The gargoyle adorning the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula exemplifies the practical and artistic sophistication of medieval architecture. These sculptural water spouts, essential elements of Gothic building design, channel rainwater away from the cathedral walls while adding dramatic visual interest to the exterior. The carved figure demonstrates how medieval craftsmen combined functional architecture with artistic expression, creating distinctive characters that have become iconic features of Gothic cathedrals. This architectural element, part of Belgium's national cathedral dating from the 13th century, showcases the technical skill of medieval stonemasons and their ability to integrate practical features into the decorative program of religious architecture. The gargoyle continues to serve its original dual purpose of water drainage and architectural ornamentation, contributing to both the preservation and visual character of this historic building.

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