Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Humanoid Griffin (88) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Franco Minervini

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The Humanoid Griffin (88) is a limestone gargoyle located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Franco Minervini, it blends human and griffin features in a Gothic Revival style. Positioned near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, this gargoyle is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of sculptural grotesques. It exemplifies the artistic collaboration and craftsmanship that characterize the cathedral's exterior decoration.