Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, students, professional men, and amateurs (1852)
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844, Lomax, Edward, Gunyon, Thomas · New York : Johnson, Fry & Co. · leaf 58
d for the beauty of their bas-reliefs, and for the marbleand bronze figures above them. Die Baptistery of Pisa is circular; its diameter is 116feet; the walls are eight feet high, and the building is raisedon three steps, and surmoiuitcd by a dome in the .shape ofa pear. This dome, which is… … -7 Jf 7S Boss I BAR 27 BAR columns, placed hetweuii four piers, decorated witii pilasters,arc arranged round the basement story; these support asecond order of pieis, similarly arranged, on which Iests thedome. In the middle of tiie liaptistcry, is a large octagonalbasin of marble raised on three…
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