Capital, Urgell Cathedral, Spain 1110

This Romanesque capital from Urgell Cathedral in Spain, dated to 1110, depicts a grotesque figure. The capital's intricate carvings, featuring a central, nude figure with a grotesque face surrounded by other figures, is characteristic of Romanesque art. The stylized, somewhat distorted figures and the lack of realistic anatomical detail are typical of the period. The capital's imagery, perhaps a representation of sin or temptation, reflects the emphasis on the afterlife and morality common in Romanesque art. The capital serves as a powerful visual reminder of the themes of religion and morality, which were central to Romanesque art.