Ceropegia's photos with the keyword: misericord

This depicts Caleb and Joshua carrying the grapes from the Pormised Land. Grapes symbolize the Blood of Christ represented by the wine at Holy Communion. On the left and right are blemya, inhabitants of strange lands who have their faces in their stomachs. Carved c. 1489-94. Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. Scanned 35mm negative. (Eng-19022)

This depicts Jonah coming back out of the whale, symbolic of the resurrection. Copied from the Biblia Pauperum. On the left is a fruit. On the right is asmall animal with webbed feet, long tail and upturned snout. Carved c. 1489-94. Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. Scanned 35mm negative. (Eng-19021)

Dates from the 14th Century. Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England. Scanned 35mm negative. (Eng-11007)

Detail - Interestingly both have faces on their tails. Carved about 1489-1494. Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. Scanned 35mm negative. (Eng-19023)

Detail showing two piglets dancing to the bagpipes played by the sow. The pig is a symbol of lust and gluttony while the bagpipes were considered a "low" instrument that roused animal passions in people. Detail from carved misericord, c. 1489-94, Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. Scanned 35mm negative. (Eng-19019)