Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Piggy

The construction of the "Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul" started around 1150. The basilica-style church has the classical layout of a latin cross and is known for the carvings. Size and the quality of some of them are really breathtaking. There are different artistic styles here. I seems like four master-carvers were given a chance, to show their talents and so they used this as a showcase. Another corbel, depicting another overweighted man. This time only there is only the head, a carved caricature. Maybe a medieval burlesque. The guy seems to be so fat, that is tongue has not enough room inside the mouth, his ears are similar to pig´s ears, his eyes are bulged out - and his flabby chin is endless. His hair is nicely curled, he probably used greasy hair-gel... He for sure is not everybody´s darling: He was called "Piggy" by his fellow men, a nickname probably used already in early times. I am sure he suffered from high blood pressure Sorry for the bad quality of the photo..