Nuremberg and its art to the end of the 18th century (1905)
Rée, Paul Johannes, b. 1858, Palmer, George Henry, 1871- · London, H. Grevel & Co.; New York, C. Scribner's Sons; [etc., etc.] · leaf 169
nentlyprojecting cornices, thecaryatids at the top, andthe slender obelisks onthe boldly formed side-slopes have an especiallyrich and splendid effect. To this effect the ornamental panels, in whichtracery and cartouches with festoons of flowers both occur^ also contribute.The topmost part takes… … Fie. 112. The Poller Housg.Fhotograpli by F. Schmidt. Till. ri:i.Li;K ii( )LSE. 159 middle, there is a representation of St. Martin dividing his cloak. St. Martinwas the patron saint of the wealthy merchant, Martin Pcller, who had thehouse built for him by Jakob Wolft the Elder. Mention has been…
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