Life Of Beato Angelico Da Fiesole, Of The Order Of Friar-Preachers. Translated By A Member Of The Same Order From The French Of E. Cartier. With Introduction On The Principles Of Christian Art, By The Same Author. And Commendatory Letter Of His Eminence Cardinal Wiseman. [Epigraph]
London:: John Philip, 7, Orchard Street, Portman Square., 1865.
Physical Description
[ii-]xl, 350, [2] p., frontis.; 210 mm. ()ctavo.)
Contents
[Half-t., frontis., t.p.] - [Commendatory Letter Of Cardinal Wiseman] - [Dedic.] - [Text] - Catalogue Of The Works Of Beato Angelico Da Fiesole - Analytical Table; [approbation] - Table Of Chapters - Erratum.
Responsibility Note
The frontispiece is signed as engraved by Dalziel. In-text decorations are unsigned.
The printers' name is given on the title-page verso: 'Dalziel Brothers, Camden Press, London.'
The work is dedicated by E. Cartier to Fr. Henry Dominic Lacordaire.
Summary Note
This is a translation of a work first published in French in 1857.
The frontispiece shows Beato Angelico's painting of Christ in the wilderness. In-text decorations are headpieces and initials.
Binding Note
19th-century green cloth-covered boards, upper and lower covers gilt-stamped with publisher's device; spine lettered 'Life Of Beato Angelico Da Fiesole With Introduction On The Principles Of Christian Art - Cartier' and 'London John Philp MDCCCLXV'.
Christian art and symbolism
Painters - Illuminators - Artists - Painting - Frescoes - Churches - Monasteries - Italy - Tuscany - Florence - History - 15th century
Biography - Art history - Translations into English - Translations from French - Great Britain - 19th century