Guardian Griffin (pair)
1150–1175
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Guardian Griffin (pair), 1150–1175. Northern Italy, Emilia, 12th century. Pink limestone (called "Verona Marble"); overall: 75.9 x 50.2 x 120.7 cm (29 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 47 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1928.861 According to medieval bestiaries, griffins could tear a man to pieces and carry a whole bovine away, as seen here.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- pink limestone (called "Verona Marble")
- Dimensions
- Overall: 75.9 x 50.2 x 120.7 cm (29 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 47 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1928.861
- Credit Line
- Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust
- Exhibitions
- Medieval Monsters: Terrors, Aliens, Wonders
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 106B Romanesque & Gothic Sculpture
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