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Description: | High relief carving surrounding an oval window in pediment on west face of King William Block. Depicts a winged lion on the left of the window and a unicorn on the right, with front legs and horn projecting further than other carving. Below the window are two stylised dolphins next to stylised foliage in the middle. Four cherubs represent the four winds; two are in the corners of the arced pediment, blowing out with puffed cheeks, two face outwards above the window. Other sea creatures and marine symbols. Additional Information: In 1698 Robert Jones carved 'a large ornament, being festoons of drapery and flowers on the west front of the new building' of the King William Block, and 'a large pediment in basso-relievo over the west entrance containing King's Arms held by genii with trophies and ornaments relating to marine affairs 30 feet long and seven feet nine inches high'. Figures of Neptune, Amphitrite, the winds, dolphins, lion, unicorn and seafaring artefacts. | Subjects: | Sculpture | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Carver: Jones, Robert | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=6983... | Go to resource |
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