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Discovery in the Cathedral in Santiago

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Start date Nov 1, 2020
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gollygolly

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Nov 1, 2020

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A wonderful story from The Guardian

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A selfie set in stone: hidden portrait by cheeky mason found in Spain 900 years on

A British art historian’s painstaking study of the cathedral in Spain’s Santiago de Compostela uncovered a medieval prank

www.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com

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Nov 1, 2020

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gollygolly said:
A wonderful story from The Guardian

A selfie set in stone: hidden portrait by cheeky mason found in Spain 900 years on

A British art historian’s painstaking study of the cathedral in Spain’s Santiago de Compostela uncovered a medieval prank

www.theguardian.com

Isn't it though? Reminds me of the gargoyles around the church of San Martin in Fromista some of which are reputed to be satirical images of the local "great and good".

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SioCamino

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Nov 1, 2020

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Sharing this as thought it would be of interest to forum members.... Articke about a stone mason's self portrait in the cathedral https://www.theguardian.com/culture...spain-900-years-on?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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Nov 1, 2020

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San Anton's pig in the remains of the monastery.

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Nov 1, 2020

#5

Whimsy in the time oh CV-19, much needed and greatly appreciated.

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MikeyC

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Nov 1, 2020

#6

I mostly delete my selfies but this one is definitely set in stone! It's nice to think it will be there surveying future generations of pilgrims.

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longwalker60

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Nov 1, 2020

#7

Very cool. He is now immortal.

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www.theguardian.com

A selfie set in stone: hidden portrait by cheeky mason found in Spain 900 years on

A British art historian’s painstaking study of the cathedral in Spain’s Santiago de Compostela uncovered a medieval prank

www.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com

Has anyone noticed him?
@ivar? Maybe next time you're filming you can find him for us.

(Joking...)

Last edited: Nov 1, 2020

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Allyson Hughes

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Nov 2, 2020

#9

I know him!!! I hiked with him in Galicia....

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Peter Fransiscus

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Nov 3, 2020

#10

www.theguardian.com

A selfie set in stone: hidden portrait by cheeky mason found in Spain 900 years on

A British art historian’s painstaking study of the cathedral in Spain’s Santiago de Compostela uncovered a medieval prank

www.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com

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OzAnnie

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Nov 3, 2020

#11

This was also posted on Sunday.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/discovery-in-the-cathedral-in-santiago.68786/

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barnettstakeagiantstep

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Nov 8, 2020

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biarritzdon said:
San Anton's pig in the remains of the monastery.

We loved our time and night spent at San Anton, but don’t remember the porker. Thanks for the pic

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