Griffin and Other Monster 15th century

Gil de Siloe's "Griffin and Other Monster" is a 15th-century alabaster sculpture currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The sculpture features a finely detailed griffin, a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, perched atop a pedestal. Its realistic portrayal of the mythical beast and intricate carving showcases Siloe's skill as a sculptor in the Spanish Renaissance. The sculpture's size, just under 19 inches tall, makes it an intimate and detailed piece for close examination.