An outline history of sculpture for beginners and students, with complete indexes and numerous illustrations (1893)
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916 · New York, F.A. Stokes · leaf 219
that thisalone was sufficient for the popes monument (Fig. 108). The life of Michael Angelo was a sad one ; indeed, it isscarcely possible to recount a more pathetic story than washis. The misfortunes which came to the Medici were sharpgriefs to him, and his temperament was such that he couldnot… … Fig. io8.—Statue of Moses. By Michael Angela. 208 SCULPTURE. In 1529, when Florence was under great political excite-ment, Michael Angelo was appointed superintendent of allthe fortifications of the Florentine territory. In the midstof his duties he became aware of facts which determinedhim to fly.…
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