Powers, H. H. (Harry Huntington), 1859-1936 · New York, The Macmillan company · leaf 416
out of action. One hand drops idly as though un-nerved forever, recalling once more Michelangelos power ofexpressing character through the hand. Upon the otherhand rests the heavy weight of the head. The eyes aredowncast or closed. He sees not, would fain not see, for whathe sees is evil, and evil… … C 118, The Prophet Jeremiah. Ceiling, Sistine Chapel, Vatican, Rome. Michelangelo, 1475-1564. 400 Mornings with Masters of Art ever did the Greek. And now a master stroke. Behindhim stand the figures who, as heretofore, are the messengersof the divine, but now for the first time we have not…
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