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A stained glass tour in Italy (1913)

Sherrill, Charles Hitchock, 1867- · London, John Lane; New York, The John Lane Company; [etc., etc.] · leaf 133

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d of the northtransept has an earlier window than those justdescribed. The canopies here are much simplerand enclose two figures, one above the other. Therichness of the red robe of the upper one is verypleasing. There should also be noticed three win-dows in the chapels at the north-east. They… … CHAPEL, SANTA MARIA NOVELLAThe splendidly warm tones of the glass are worthy of Ghirlandajos frescoes thatsurround it. Note the altar, a chef dceuvre in Florentine blending of coloured,marbles. Florence transept are two circular embrasures filled withroundels whose size increases as they go out…

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