The art of the Vatican; a brief history of the palace, and an account of the principal works of art within its walls (1903)
Potter, Mary Knight, d. 1915 · London, G. Bell · leaf 88
and authority of the hand that painted the Pope.This pontiff is so entirely draped by his magnificent,brocaded jewfel-bordered robe that only his headand hands are free. Even his short neck is nearly •swallowed from sight by the heavy collar. Yet thefigure beneath this swathing is almost as clearly… … ALEXANDER VI. Detail from Resurrection, by Pinturicchio; in the Hall of Mysteries Ube JBorgfa Hpartments 69 that the artist reveals himself as a portrait painterof high rank. The face is in direct profile, — a posi-tion that shows as little as may be the fat cheeksand extra layers of flesh running…
Vatican. Museo vaticano · Art
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