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The arts and crafts of older Spain (1907)

Williams, Leonard, b. 1871 · London [etc.] : T.N. Foulis · leaf 58

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chy, and later, issuing thence, ex-tended through the kingdom of Leon into Castile.We find its clearest characteristics in such objectsas the Cross of Angels and the Cross of Victory.Then, later still, it is affected and regenerated by thepurely oriental art of the invader; and lastly, till thewave… … rHE CROSS 01 Wi.Ki sCa GOLD, SILVER, AND JEWEL WORK The pious or superstitious kings and magnatesof this land have always taken pride in adding (atthe instigation of the clergy) to the treasure of herchurches and cathedrals. Such gifts include allkinds of sumptuous apparel for the priesthood…

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