The terra-cotta architecture of North Italy (XIIth-XVth centuries) : pourtrayed [sic] as examples for imitation in other countries (1867)
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801-1882, Ottolini, Vittore, Lose, Friedrich · London : J. Murray · leaf 65
monuments otthose times; which renders it probable that the masons, after placing the bricksone by one, must have mounted up to them to give the last polish andfinishing touches. On no other supposition can we explain the high finish oftheir workmanship ; nor can we in any case understand why they… … Side WindvUI in Wtst Front of St. M. M Carmine, Pavia. (see annexed Plates 7 to 11), form a grand and colossal whole. Compared w iththe facade, the sides appear little decorated; thick walls and strong piers andabutments sustain the thrust of the internal arcades, the whole being constructedof an…
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