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Dictionary of painters and engravers (1903)

Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, Williamson, George Charles, 1858-1942 · London, G. Bell · leaf 435

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to procure chalk drawings from the antique. Hewas even at pains to obtain models by Daniello daVolterra of the famous figures by Michelangelofrom the Medici torahs—Dawn, Twilight,Night and Day. These he carefully studied,using for the most part artificial light in order toobtain a bold chiaroscuro;… … maim f>/io/tt] ST. MICHAEL OVERCOMING LUCIFER PAINTERS AND ENGRAVERS. in order to obtain a correct anatomical knowledge.Further he made models in wax and clay, drapedthem, and set them in small houses, so that hecould light them by little windows, and thus gaina command over his lights and…

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