Wooden Boss, The Cloisters, Lincoln Cathedral

[poliphilo]

A medieval sphinx?

Comments

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

That is simply wonderful!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Lincoln has some great bosses.

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

I think it's one of those odd critters they had in their bestiaries -- basilisk, wyvern, etc. -- with a human head.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I'm reminded of Bosch.

[sovay]

A medieval sphinx?

I hope so. I like it.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

It's beautifully carved- that face, that wing- the work of an unknown master.

[ashlyme.livejournal.com]

That's an impressive beastie.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

And beautifully carved.

[endlessrarities.livejournal.com]

I don't remember that one! But I do remember the rabbit!! Lovely photo!!!