Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 05 (of 10) / Andrea da Fiesole to Lorenzo Lotto

Chapter 76: FOOTNOTES

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A compendium of biographical sketches of Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects, organized as individual lives that trace each artist's training, major commissions, stylistic traits, and critical reception. The volume mixes technical observations on composition, sculpture, and architectural design with personal anecdotes, assessments of character, and descriptions of notable works, often noting unfinished pieces and workshop practices. Plates and illustrations accompany many entries to clarify attributions and visual qualities, while the narrative situates artists within artistic networks and systems of patronage.

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FOOTNOTES

[1] See note on p. 57, Vol. I.

[2] In the original edition of 1568.

[3] See note on p. 57, Vol. I.

[4] Diminutive of Lorenzo.

[5] Luini.

[6] Jacques de Beaune.

[7] There is here a gap in the text.

[8] The translator is unwilling to use the somewhat ugly word "sculptress."

[9] "What is it that I feel, if it is not love?"

[10] This seems to be an error for Melozzo.

[11] I.e., singular or rare.

[12] Francesco Ubertini, called Il Bacchiacca.

[13] From the word "Morto," which means "dead."

[14] Amatrice.

Transcriber's note: Bold text is marked with =."

Obvious printer's errors have been corrected, all other inconsistencies are as in the original. The author's spelling has been maintained.

"Elecate" should be "Elacate".