15/15 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. 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.. |