Data Artem
Capital: Capital 1 - Choir (Maringues)
Building Name
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Maringues
Location
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Choir
Capital
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1
Subject
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Minotaur
Description
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Ambulatory, south chapel
North and south faces of the corbel represent two monsters facing each other and the bust of a human with an animal's body. The figures are horned.
Reference
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This capital is similar to one at Besse-en-Chandesse where the monster is represented and labeled by the inscription Minortaurus. However the figure has the attributes of a centaur. The inscribed minotaur capital at Brioude conforms to mythology.
The church of Maringues was at one time served by the monks of La Chaise-Dieu. The church was one of the possessions of La Chaise-Dieu at this time. Dates to 12th century
Corpus Ref.
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vol. 18, Allier, Cantal, Loire, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, 219
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North, on the shoulder and chest of the monster - 1 - Choir
Face: North, on the shoulder and chest of the monsterInscription: MEDIO/TAU/RITranslation Minotaur
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South, on the shoulder and chest of the monster - 1 - Choir
Face: South, on the shoulder and chest of the monsterInscription: MEDIO/TAU/RITranslation Minotaur
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