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A Wanderer in Florence

CHAPTER III
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I might add that among the few paintings, all very early, is a S.Sebastian in whose sacred body I counted no fewer than thirty arrows; which within my knowledge of pictures of this saint--not inconsiderable--is the highest number.
The next room is given to models and architectural plans and drawings connected with the cathedral, the most interesting thing being Brunelleschi's own model for the lantern.

On the stairs are a series of fine bas-reliefs by Bandinelli and Giovanni dell' Opera from the old choir screen of the Duomo, and downstairs, among many other pieces of sculpture, is a bust of Brunelleschi from a death-mask and several beautiful della Robbia designs for lunettes over doors..


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