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THE CAPITALS OF THE CLOISTER OF SANTA MARÍA LA REAL DE NIEVA
North Gallery

Capital 2. Face A. Basilisks
Fantastic animal that represents sin. Its representation refers to the spiritual fight against the capital sins. Two symmetrical animals with intertwined necks stand on their hind legs, their long tail curling over their body.

Capital 3. Face A. Dragon
Fantastic Animal. Coiled-necked dragon leaning on the branch of an elongated blade. The dragon represents sin and refers to the spiritual fight against capital sins. Spiritual warfare is a form of internal warfare waged by all medieval men, between good and evil.

Capital 21.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Capital 2. Face A. Basilisks
Fantastic animal that represents sin. Its representation refers to the spiritual fight against the capital sins. Two symmetrical animals with intertwined necks stand on their hind legs, their long tail curling over their body.
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