Not Bronze
This photo shows a group of bronze 19th century statues at the base of the southern spire of The Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. The sculpture celebrates the architects who were in charge of construction. Or some of them, anyway. The cathedral was built between 1352 and 1551, requiring herds of architects and workers.
Oops, but one of these guys is not like the others. One of these guys is just not the same… One of these guys is not like the others—Sing it with me! Okay, you don’t have to sing, but can you tell which statue is not actually made of bronze?
One of the figures is a performance artist with an uncanny costume and hilarious way of holding very still–almost. Every inch of his clothing, skin, and hair is covered with paint to match the sculpture. He waits until just the right moment to startle the poop out of someone with a small movement of head or tap with his hammer. Doh! There, I gave you a clue.
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