Jesus, Maria and other figurines in Ghent

Ghent is elaborately decorated with ornaments, statues and figurines. That is probably because of its rich past and of course catholicism has left its mark. I'll show you just a couple of examples.

Madonna with child on her arm

coat of arms of Flanders

part of huge statue next to St Bataafs cathedral 

statue of Jesus in St Bataafs cathedral 

Madonna with infant

detail of huge statue next to St Bataafs cathedral 

saints and martyrs

Madonna with infant on street corner 

the lion of Flanders

gable with jesters

pretty lady close to St Michielsbrug

pretty lady with coat of arms

statue of Jesus in a garden 

living woman painting at the Lieve

portico in former Post Office