Arthous (Landes)
Another sophisticated corbel-table, this time comparing two pairs of figures
with probable misogynistic intent:
the naked pair of women on the left are the unsaved sinners, possibly lesbian,
with snakes writhing around their
bodies.
The clothed pair on the right, tonsured, and hoth holding crosses and covering
genitals and breast,
represent a holy brotherhood.
The same carvings before cleaning.
Another couple of corbels at Arthous: a simian mouthpuller
and a man drinking from a barrel.
Eve with the apple in her hand, while Adam puts his hand to his throat
in a gesture of despair.
Both hide their genitals as a result of the almost-universal Christian
misinterpretation of Original Sin
so imperfectly described in the book of Genesis.
