The Pavement Masters of Siena (1369-1562)Cust, Robert H. Hobart (Robert Henry Hobart)
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The Pavement Masters of Siena (1369-1562)
Cust, Robert H. Hobart (Robert Henry Hobart)
Art -- Italy -- Siena; Duomo di Siena; Pavements, Mosaic
which is placed before the High | | | | by Bernardino di Giacomo.
Altar, and on either side of the | | | |
Altar itself, are fourteen other | | | |
small pictures, seven on each side. | | | |
These represent: | | | |
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On the right: | | | |
1. Elisha raises the son of the | | | |
Shunammite. | | | |
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2. A Prophet, with an open book | | | |
before him. | | | |
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3. Eve kneeling. | | | |
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4. A Woman, with an open book | | | |
in her hand. | | | |
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5. A Woman holding a hand-mirror, | | | |
who represents “Prudence.” | | | |
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6. Melchisedec Sacrificing. | | | |
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7. A seated Woman, with a Child. | | | |
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On the left: | | | |
8. The old Tobit with his Son, and | | | |
the Angel Raphael. At his feet | | | |
a dog. | | | |
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