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[M.155L] [M.155]
No 119. Frari. Tombs 155
but the plinth round sarcophagus has, though it is much
flatter generally, than the others: it is cut on same principle
and is a valuable example of transition: The figures on the
sarcophagus are in the graceful Pisan manner and their drapery
up to neck, the double spiral shafts which support the
canopy are precisely same as Doges palace tracery, with round-
ended block fillings - and very beautiful severe spiral [diagram]
leaves at base. There is much sympathy altogether between the leafage
and work of this tomb and that of the windows of D.P. towards
bridge of sighs. The tomb is dated 1336.
Nameless tomb opposite Duccio.
A Knight in chain mail most rudely carved: yet not
devoid of expression. Hands lifted in prayer, very hard: chain
mail merely [diagram] so: The capitals which carry canopy
are the closest to Police house possible with branched ribs
in the curl over, only a little more flow in the lobes;
The flat frieze between dentils with a vein leaf tracery
instead of the projecting leaf plinth is a most marked
feature, of the early work: But it is fast passing into the
Duccio manner.
Fig 1 Section of Cornice and capital. 2 of sarcophagus
with gabled dentil. 3 shield opposite the St Joseph
is relief all. Nothing can be more barbarous than
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