[GB.6L] [GB.6] 6
[drawing] Vid. p. 127 M
Stalls of the Frari. Of general form
[diagram] B opposite. The main arch of exquisite
flamboyant whirl patterns with
central boss same cut clear. the foliation
of great arch below as at B highly
curious founded on a shell,
The leaf with reversed lobe beginning
to be developed in the finials and
crockets -the arms seem founded
on antique wreaths of flowerwork.
the angels have the rose:
Spiral shafts at sides of panels.
of same section as doges palace +
Figures in panels surrounded by
exquisite vine leaf borders - full of life
and power. Certainly later than Doges
palace capitals .
The Bracket of 12th House occurs
in the leaf cornice above
Look for this and
the exquisite pacific tomb
Dag. if pos.
Return for arches over nave chapels -
and curious door .
+ similarly filled by truncated blocks
but thin leaf bases morbid - and
more extravagance about all.
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