Okey, Thomas, 1852-1935 · London, J. M. Dent ; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 349
f the early sculp-tors. Among the many Byzantine reliefs with which thisfagade is jewelled the most perfect is that of the TwelveApostles, symbolised as sheep, with the Lamb enthroned in the THE BASILICA OF ST MARK 229 centre and palm trees on either side. This exquisite carvingwill be found in the… … t ■ vVnUliiir;:-1.1:1,..II n \i 3E.N BYZANTINE RELIEF FROM SOUTH SIDE, S. MARCO and marble facings towards the Porta della Carta are someof the finest that remain of the ancient basilica. Theirlowly position seems to Jiave preserved them from therestorers hand. At the angle is a rude Greek relief…
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