Collins, W. W., 1862- · London : W. Heinemann ; New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 310
fourslender columns bound by knots. The capitalsare boldly cut, with heavy square abaci, fromwhich bosses and floral work protrude. Thecorbels of the round-headed arches are composedof heads of animals and demons, and the archesthemselves are beautifully inlaid with geometricaldesigns. The frieze… … LUCCA pillars supporting its arches. It slopes upwardsfrom the gable ends. Then comes the strangeand airy feature of this remarkable facade—afalse gable with two galleries ending in a pointedapex. Standing on canopied turrets at each endof the gable are angels blowing bronze horns.Their robes are…
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