A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 28
middleof the 14th century, and are ornamented with trefoils and other detailsof the age. Above this are three trefoiled arches, the central onecontaining an equestrian statue of a certain Duke Lupus, at whoseexpense the porch was probably built, and above these is a littlepagoda-like pavilion… … 520. North Porch, Sta. Maria Maggiore, Bergamo. (From Streets Brick, and Marble of the Middle Ages.) system of thrusts or counterpoises, which a true Gothic architect wouldcertainly have supplied. 10 ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE. Paet II. The two main pillars rest on lions, as is universally the case…
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