June 6, 2009

Because he can



Acrobatic figure licking himself, Aosta Cathedral, c. 1480

5 comments:

Jennifer Rouan said...

Stay classy, IT.

illusory tenant said...

You know it.

Anonymous said...

Obv. symbolic of mirth. Tongue-in-cheek. Light hearted.

Ordinary Jill said...

That looks like a misericord ("mercy seat") in the church choir -- in other words, the monks are meant to put their butts there during the service so that they can rest their legs while appearing to be standing. Clearly, some medieval artisan had a sense of humor.

illusory tenant said...

Yep, that's exactly what it is.