The Guns of Europe - Joseph A. Altsheler - Books - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platf - 9781499700183 - May 29, 2014
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The Guns of Europe

Joseph A. Altsheler

The Guns of Europe

John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world. He was no technical judge of painting?he was far too young for such knowledge?but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it. "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone. "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother. Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised. Behold the sublime artist's mastery of every detail. There are those who hold that the Madonna della Sedia at Florence is its equal in beauty and greatness, but I do not agree with them. To me the Sistine Madonna is always first. Centuries ago, even, its full worth was appreciated. It brought a great price at??"

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Released May 29, 2014
ISBN13 9781499700183
Publishers CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages 128
Dimensions 7 × 152 × 229 mm   ·   181 g
Language English  

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