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[M.25L] [M.25] Verona Scala Monuments. 25
Ft. in.
c - d (fig 6) 1¾ The above measures are of course similar for all the arches: and
d - e (fig 6) 2 it is curious that the contraction on the narrow side of
e - f (a f - g) (fig 6) 2½ the parallelogram is entirely in the upper foil of the
Recess of abacus - c- h 2½ trefoil: the lower sweep of the cusp being exactly the
same on all the four sides: as by measures opposite.
LINE (when a c represents the line at first root of cusp; springing
Arch measures. from c or b in fig 6: and k represents a point vertically
above the inner basic line of the plinth of the shaft at
[diagram] the ground or f in fig 4.) The depth of cusp is even
apparently larger in the smaller arch, but is in all propab.
Depth of cusp, bd: in larger arch - 1. 1 meant to be identical.
LINE LINE LINE LINE smaller LINE 1. 1¾ Fig 8: (there is no fig 7) is part of the arabesque which forms
a - b in a right line as dotted in both arches 3 6 the ground for the bas reliefs of the sarcophagus of the real
b - k in both arches 2. size and border: the whole surrounded by a deep cyma of
b to ground in larger arch 10. 10 foliage, section of border below: There are three panels on
LINE LINE LINE in smaller. 10 9¼ each side of the sarcophagus: next the palace, they contain
e to ground in larger. 13 10 in the centre, a Christ seated in glory, blessing: to the right
a prophet or evangelist to the left, Mastino kneeling, a
vulgar figure: and a soldier behind him poor in expression
The recumbent fig is finer, though heavy in features; the sword
on the breast and between the limbs: The drapery of the
couch has been painted with a rich arabesque: the leaves of
the arabesque I have drawn have been all gilt and painted with
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