In the Middle Ages, when the vast majority of the population was illiterate, churches and cathedrals often used elaborate artwork and sculptures to convey moral and religious lessons. Gargoyles were sometimes used as a warning to the faithful, representing the consequences of sin and the dangers of evil. This sculpture is of significant size and weight, and it is made of a mixture of cast stone. The sculpture is designed to be hung on a wall and sits comfortably in that position.
