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Famous paintings as seen and described by famous writers (1907)

Singleton, Esther, 1865-1930 · New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 88

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Churchmilitant. When closed it displayed in prominent positionsthe portraits of the donors. That such a picture shouldreceive minute and special attention is evident. In the centre of the altar-piece, and on a panel whichovertops all the others, the noble and dignified figure ofChrist sits… … THE ANGEL MUSICIANS. VAN EYCK. THE ANGEL MUSICIANS 59 on either side of the grave and youthful face. The throneof black damask is embroidered with gold; the tiara re-lieved on a golden ground covered with inscriptions insemicircular lines. Christ holds in his left hand a sceptreof splendid…

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