The art of the Vatican; being a brief history of the palace, and an account of the principal art treasures within its walls (1903)
Potter, Mary Knight, d. 1915 · Boston, L. C. Page & company · leaf 202
llabout are the hordes, some mounted, some on foot,all evincing fearful fright. The daring poses ofbeast and man add to the intense breathlessness ofthe scenes. At the left of the centre are two warriorsfacing each other, whose splendid forms, massivemuscles, and fine grouping are one of the best… … C X tlbc Stance ot I^apbael iSi acteristics of this iK)rtrait face, with its pnfTy flesh,keen ami protnuHng eye. Above, in the sky, areSt. Peter and St. Paul, the vision called forth bythe Pope, and which has resulted in the stampede ofthe enemy. Both hold swords, Peter carryingbesides the keys.…
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