The artwork is named “Capital, Le Puy Cathedral, France,” created circa 1100 as part of the Romanesque architecture movement. This architectural piece belongs to the genre of architecture within the series titled “Capitals.”
The artwork showcases a capital sculpted in stone, characterized by its intricate depiction of a human figure adorned in draped garments, common in Romanesque artistic traditions. The figure is captured in a dynamic posture, possibly holding symbolic items in each hand, indicative of the style’s strong narrative and symbolic expression. The craftsmanship of the capital reflects the religious and cultural ethos of the era, with careful attention to detail, especially in the facial features and the textured patterns of the attire. The stonework is somewhat weathered, as is typical for artifacts of such antiquity, further enhancing its historical ambiance.
