The Archer and The Boar (Gargoyle n.2) by sandra46
Open full image in new tab Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
This is another gargoyle decorating the gothic cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague. It isn't a realistic photo, but a collage. In fact the gargoyle is much higher, situated on the same level as the two drake gargoyles you can also see. But I wanted to capture the impact it made on my imagination, so that this image tries to seize the emotion of the discovery, when I saw the archer with the dead boar at his feet, an image of by-gone days, when people had still to hunt their meal. And I also wanted to convey the sheer verticality of the building, which blends smoothly the religious impetus with the more prosaic needs and the carnality of the populace.
Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (47)
Another spectacular pov shot! Excellent!
Looks fantastic..well done!!
excellent photo, with wonderful PW RS
Fantastic pov. Great image!!!
impressive pov
Awesome work! Well Done!
these gargoyles are somewhat frightening ,for kids maybe even worse. fine shot.
Great work.
Great drama to this scene Bravo
very cool picture!!!!! Fantastic perspective!!!!
beau montage,magnifique photo!!!
Amazing!!!
did a wonderful job on this
Like the way you've put this photo together...most creative! A plus my friend.
Great statue and POV! Excellent capture!
Very impressive capture.
I am very happy bny seeing this gargoyle ! Splendid colors and wonderful lights !!!
This is marvelous! I miss these guys! They're so ornate, and yeah, this is a true gargoyle...you can tell by the nose. The chimera just above him is quite nice too! I love your treatment of this photo and the colors are brilliant; when I think of Prague, I tend to think of things in this particular range of colors, but maybe that's because I've spent too many nights in cellars made from the same stones that make Saint Vitus. Marvelous work. (Oh, and did you get INSIDE Sv. Vitus too?)
Que impressionante minha amiga, excelente em todos os sentidos, aplausos (5)
very interesting POV :-)
Very cool!!!!!
Tantalizing collage!!!!!!
Fantastic image. I like very much the colors
Excellent Shot
What marvelous artistry, he even has his horn! Excellent collage, well done.
Very impressive photo, POV and concept!
Nice capture Sandra I just think of all the work and cost that would have gone into making this building, and the church tax charge that it would have cost the populace.. The couldn't do it now days... though I think many churches would like to try.. lol
Wonderful captures and postwork. This is a much better view. Dana
Fascinating image my dear, another splendid shot, a gorgeous image!
terrific POV sandra.