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TABLE LXXXIII
The church of Saint Maria above Minerva was erected over the ruins of the temple of a Goddess, who people offered many spoils in thanksgiving for the victories against enemies of Rome. This church has always been under the protection…

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TABLE LXXXIV
This monument that is rich in the simplicity of its lines, rests on three shelves decorated with acanthus leaves, and is one of the best things that can be seen in the Church of Saint Maria above Minerva. The shape is unlike its style,…

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TAVOLA LXXXV
In the model of architectural elegance that is in the walkway of S. Pietro of Montorio, and which Vasari says – cannot proportion, order, and diversity be imagined, and grace kinder be better imagined – this altar is dedicated to…

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TAVOLA LXXXVI
This is a vague monument, and makes a fine display in the Church of Saint Maria on top of Minerva, and is located in the chapel which is currently owned by Mr. Duca Grazioli. It is similar to the composition of the majority of…

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TAVOLA LXXXVII.
This monument was erected to the Cardinal Astorgio Agnese of Galeotto and his relatives, who wished to be buried beside him. An urn is lying on top of the figure of the illustrious Cardinal, but in the top frame, both are depicted…

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TAVOLA LXXXVIII
Whoever came to for a beautiful day in the Church of the SS. Apostles could not stop looking at this great monument which was created, along with those that were erected during the sixteenth century. At first glance, it is clearly…

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TAVOLA LXXXIX
In the simple yet elegant church of Saint Pietro at Montorio, which was rebuilt based on the designs of Baccio Pintelli, exists this beautiful work of sixteenth century art. It contains the remains of Giuliano of Volterra, of the…

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TAVOLA XC
This table shows the more details of the monument whose beauty is mentioned above.

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TABLE XCI
A church that is dedicated to the loving memory of the Blessed Pope Gregorio the Great, holds the observed monuments that have been reproduced in this table. The first of these monuments was created to remember the miracles St. Gregorio…

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TAVOLA XCII
When there are men who come together and decide who to honor with these monuments, in sculpture and with golden letters on their tombstones, those who are chosen have most distinguished themselves by their religion and their loyalty and…
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