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Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 06 (of 10) / Fra Giocondo to Niccolo Soggi

Chapter 44: FOOTNOTES
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The volume assembles illustrated biographical sketches of individual Renaissance artists, tracing their training, major commissions, workshop practices, stylistic developments, and relationships with patrons. It blends documentary details and lively anecdotes to describe notable works, travels, and rivalries while offering occasional critical judgments and practical remarks directed at fellow practitioners. Entries are organized to show artistic lineage and influence, and the volume includes plates and an index to help readers locate specific artists and artworks within a broader narrative of evolving techniques and tastes.

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FOOTNOTES

[1] Canal of the slaughter-houses.

[2] Small canal of the corn-magazines.

[3] Scarpagnino.

[4] See note on page 57, Vol. I.

[5] See note on page 57, Vol. I.

[6] See note on page 57, Vol. I.

[7] From "terra," earth.

[8] See note on page 57, Vol. I.

[9] I.e., "of the books."

[10] From the "canti," or "songs," that were sung in them.

[11] The "Potenze" were merry companies composed of the men of the various quarters in costume. Each quarter had its own, representing an Emperor, King, or Prince, and his Court.

[12] Giovanni of the Cornelians.

[13] Domenico of the Cameos.

[14] Luca di Leyden.

[15] Lambert Zutmann.

[16] Jean Cousin.

[17] Nicolas Beautrizet.

[18] René Boyvin.

[19] Michael Coxie.

[20] Albrecht Aldegrever.

[21] Georg Pencz.

[22] Hans Beham.

[23] Cristofano Coriolano.

[24] The "palma" as used here is equal to about nine inches.

[25] The "canna" is equal to four braccia.

[26] Giuliano Leno.

[27] Or Perino.

[28] Vasari sometimes groups under this name all the male figures that appear in a picture of the Deposition from the Cross.

[29] Zaleucus.

[30] Here there is a blank in the text.

[31] Don Bartolommeo della Gatta, Abbot of S. Clemente.

[32] See p. 208, Vol. III.

[33] These words are missing in the text.

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.