The art of the Italian renaissance; a handbook for students and travellers (1903)
Wölfflin, Heinrich, 1864-1945, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · New York, G. P. Putnam's sons; London, W. Heinemann · leaf 188
n the splendid resources of his art. Hisworks, even where he makes an ol)vious effort, no longer show traces ofenthusiasm. The biographer will tell us why this came about. Hisyouthful works do not lead us to foresee any such development. No betterexample can be found to show what spirit originally… … i^iuattrocentist taste ilemamled that the .sword should Ije held upwards, Cimjueeentistthat it should be lowered. Sansovino here represents the old, Sarto the new style. Thesame remark may be made of St. Paul with his sword. A colossal statue, like that ofSt. Pitul by P. Romano on the bridge of St.…
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