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Florence (1901)

Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 · Boston : L. C. Page · leaf 257

An illustration from Florence, 1901, leaf 257
. Observeits architecture. Above it stands a charmingMadonna and Child, by Luca della Robbia, in adainty tabernacle. The third niche contains thestatue of St. James, by Nanni di Banco; givenby the Furriers. The little relief below repre-sents the decapitation of the saint; that above,his… … GHIBERTI AND MICHELOZZO.—ST. MATTHEW. Or San Michele. i8i winged lion. In each case observe the archi-tecture of the niches. Going to the west side, stand under the arch-way which connects the church with the Guild-hall of the Guild of the Wool-Combers beside it.Over the shop behind you, notice the…

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