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PALAZZO MARTINENGO, IN BRESCIA.
to give the ceiling, as it would not be difficult for any artist of taste
to invent something better in its place. This instance, however, affords
an original and beautiful model for imitation in a country in which the
domestic affections render portrait-painting the most cherished branch of
art ; and the interest given by the introduction of views of the country-
houses, and the arms among the festoons are additional recom-
mendations.
B, the pavement serving at the same time for the plan. It is elegantly worked in the Venetian
terrazzo1, of various light colours, encompassed by a red border ; the ground under the leaves
is pale travertino.
C, parts of the low wall which appear on each side of the window, and in the centre of the
narrow side where the opening with the dog is introduced.
Of the two figures, the lady on the left is dressed in brilliant red, the other with the fan in light
sky-blue ; both have puffed sleeves of white satin. 2
1 Terrazzo, a composition known by the name of Venetian pavement.
2 See also additional PI. 2, N°. 29.
PALAZZO MARTINENGO, IN BRESCIA.
to give the ceiling, as it would not be difficult for any artist of taste
to invent something better in its place. This instance, however, affords
an original and beautiful model for imitation in a country in which the
domestic affections render portrait-painting the most cherished branch of
art ; and the interest given by the introduction of views of the country-
houses, and the arms among the festoons are additional recom-
mendations.
B, the pavement serving at the same time for the plan. It is elegantly worked in the Venetian
terrazzo1, of various light colours, encompassed by a red border ; the ground under the leaves
is pale travertino.
C, parts of the low wall which appear on each side of the window, and in the centre of the
narrow side where the opening with the dog is introduced.
Of the two figures, the lady on the left is dressed in brilliant red, the other with the fan in light
sky-blue ; both have puffed sleeves of white satin. 2
1 Terrazzo, a composition known by the name of Venetian pavement.
2 See also additional PI. 2, N°. 29.