Capital: Dragon Devouring a Human
Image ID
674
Title
Capital: Dragon Devouring a Human
Location
Chauvigny Church, Chauvigny, France
Caption
Dragons with wings, front feet, and a human-like shared head devour a human, presumably meant to represent a sinner. The human faces on the capitals display long reptilian tongues. Detail of Romanesque capital in the choir, mid-12th century. St-Pierre, Chauvigny, Poitou-Charentes, France.
Dates
created July 15, 2008 | added November 11, 2009 | updated February 27, 2025
Part of Trip
7
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
EXIF Data
70 mm · 0.01000 sec · ISO 800
Image Size
3888 x 2592 px (10 MP)
Quality
6
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes
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