The story of art throughout the ages; an illustrated record (1904)
Reinach, Salomon, 1858-1932, Simmonds, Florence · New York, C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 77
der Weydens Mater Dolo-rosa is entirely alien to classic geniusThis expression of discreet sorrovgives charm to a great number ofunereal stelw, by anonymous artistswhich are among the purest and mosdelicate productions of Attic art in thfourth century (Figs 93—95). The rCgret of survivors is… … FIG. 94.- -FRAGMENT OF AN ATTIC TOMBSTONE. (Museum, Athens.) of their family in the Elysium of theblest. Despair is never suggested inthese compositions; gestures andcountenances are alike placid; aslight inclination of the head is allthat reveals the pensive intention ofthe sculptor. One of the…
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