Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 · New York : C. Schribner's Sons · leaf 92
ely unimportant. At Varallo, at least, one as-sociates him first with the Sacred Mountain. To thisgreat monument of his native valley he contributedsome of his most memorable work, and it seems fit-ting that on turning from his frescoes in Santa Mariaone should find ones self at the foot of the… … / ! PENNINE ALPS with tiny round pebbles polished by the feet of thou-sands of pilgrims, leads round the flank of the cliffto the park-like enclosure on its summit. Here, onthe ledge overlooking the town, stands the church builtby Saint Charles Borromeo (now disfigured by amodern f a£ade), and…
Art -- Italy · Italy -- Description and travel
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