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Dr Monica A. Walker
Dr Monica A. Walker
@monicaannwalker
10 months ago
A roundel with acanthus leaves radiating from the centre where the head of a woman with snakes for hair glares at the viewer. Found at the Bank of England Museum.

A roundel with acanthus leaves radiating from the centre where the head of a woman with snakes for hair glares at the viewer. Found at the Bank of England Museum.

#MuseumNerdTime 🏛️🐍
Spotted at the Bank: a glorious roundel with acanthus leaves & everyone's favourite stone-cold Gorgon. In classical architecture, Medusa had an apotropaic function—her terrifying stare was meant to keep evil at bay.
Hideous on purpose. Beautiful in meaning. #ArtHistoryNerdsUnite

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Dr Monica A. Walker
Dr Monica A. Walker
@monicaannwalker
11 months ago
Interior with a dome that has windows at the base.

Interior with a dome that has windows at the base.

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This is the Stock Office at the Bank of England Museum—once filled with desks and dividend-seekers, now showing off its fierce apotropaic flair. Lions! Medusas! Classical myth meets cold, hard cash. 🏛️🧿🗿

#MuseumNerdTime #BankOfEnglandMuseum #ApotropaicArchitecture

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