[32] This is not the place to enlarge on the fine character and qualities of Regina della Scala; but it is interesting to note that one of the most famous theatres in Italy takes its name from her, and that the “Scala” at Milan was so called in honour of this daughter of Verona. [33] _Op. cit._ p. 17. [34] See pp. 30-31. [35] P. Sgulmero. [36] Published anonymously in 1799 by Cristoforo Tentori. [37] Selwyn Brinton, _The Renaissance in Italian Art_, Part II., p. 37. Simpkin, London, 1898. [38] _Op. cit._ p. 38, etc. [39] _Op. cit._ p. 42. [40] Handbook of Painting. The Italian schools--based on the handbook of Kugler--thoroughly revised and in part rewritten by Sir A. Henry Layard, London. Murray, 1887. Part I. p. 274. [41] _The Stones of Venice._ John Ruskin, London. Smith, Elder & Co., 1858. Vol. i., Appendix 8, p. 361. [42] The artificer Nicholas who carved these things, The folk who here collect will praise for aye. [43] _Op. cit._ p. 59. [44] Since the above was written it has now (April 1902) been replaced above the chapel; but so high up as to be seen with difficulty. [45] Ruskin, _Stories of Venice_, vol. i. Appendix 19. [46] In this courtyard much might be done were the Town Council of Verona only as ready to lay out sums in guarding and preserving their old treasures as they are in erecting modern houses and “embellishments” to attract visitors to their city. Some fine arches dating from the time of the Scaligers remain here blocked up; and some lovely frescoes which ask only to be protected from sun and rain cry aloud in this Cortile for an attention which is persistently denied them. [47] Ruskin, _Stones of Venice_, _op. cit._ vol. iii. p. 70, etc. [48] The tablet runs as follows:-- Queste furono le case Dei Capuleti Onde uscì la Giulietta Per cui Tanto piansero i cuori gentili E i poeti cantarono. These were the houses Of the Capulets From whence sprang Juliet For whom So many gentle hearts have wept And poets have sung. [49] _Op. cit._ Part 1. p. 268. [50] _Op. cit._ p. 59. [51] _Op. cit._ p. 64. [52] _Op. cit._ Part I. p. 264. [53] Ruskin, _Verona and other Lectures_. Allen, 1894. [54] _Op. cit._ p. 264. [55] Selwyn Brinton, _op. cit._ p. 58, etc. [56] _Spaventi-Guida di Verona_, p. 132. [57] The authorship of this picture is open to doubt. It has been attributed to different masters in turn. Mr Berenson is of opinion that it is by Girolamo Mocetto, an opinion also held by Crowe and Cavalcaselle. [58] C. Cipolla, _Compendio della Storia Politica di Verona_. Verona 1899. pp. 46 and 44. [59] Layard, _op. cit._ p. 268. [60] Layard, _op. cit._ p. 263. [61]