riginalCorinthian derivatives ; some Byzantesque withbirds pecking at clusters of grapes hung at the angles,recalling those of the Zisa (there are also someByzantesque basket capitals with little men bunchedup at the angles) ; others, a large group, Graeco-Roman, some of them evidently inspired… … THE CLOISTER OF MONREALE Why ? This signature cannot represent themaster of the whole cloister as was first believedin the joy of discovery, it is not quite possibleto identify him with any of the best work. Thenwhy did he put his signature to a purely decorativecapital ? In his naive pride at…
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