Okey, Thomas, 1852-1935 · London, J. M. Dent ; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 472
idge and reachthe church of S. Maria agli Scalzi (1648-89), designed byLonghena. The facade by Sardi was restored by theAustrians in 1853-62. The interior is Condemned by Ruskinas a vulgar abuse of marble in every way. The ceiling isfrescoed by Tiepolo in his most flamboyant style. Thisheavily… … SECTION XVII Titians House—S. Michele in Isola—Murano Few parts of Venice have suffered more from the disfigure-ment wrought by national decadence, poverty and insensibilitythan that now bounded by the Fondamente nuove. In thesixteenth century this was one of the most charming quartersof the city.…
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