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Where there stands the church of S. Pietro in Vincula willed to pious tradition have made wall the first church in Rome, the Prince of the Apostles, and dedicated to SS. Savior. However this may be that, it is certain that the fire of Nero razed the…

TAVOLA XCV
On the Holy Door of the Liberian Basilica, this monument stands on supported shelves, which contain the mortal remains of a dear brother and sister, who loved their lives together and wanted to remain close after death, so their bodies…

… It consists of two pillars decorated in foliage and flowers, above which rests an entablature that is rich in ornaments, especially in its beautiful frieze, covered in foliage and rosettes. Above this begins an arch covered in carvings, and on…

Table VI
Ferdinand Ponzettiint in the year 1509 erected a tomb to his family; spear of noble and ancient lineage of Naples transplanted to Rome had to be here to flourish. And growing in the chapel the statue of St. Mary of Peace in the church built…

Table XXIV
In the Binnacle of St. Omobono built to care for the company of tailors on the ruins of the basilica of St. Savior in porch is wonderful that even modest artistic loveliness of the deposit there the knight Tosi offers to see in this…

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,…

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…

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…

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…