The first thing that
strikes one in the work, is three crosses in the largest scale of the
picture, which stand out apart from the rest. On the lower section are
seen the holy women mourning for our Lord, and Roman soldiers on
horseback, the former painted with great beauty and pathos--on this row
also are St. John and a very vigorous group representing the
executioners casting lots for the garments. Above are depicted various
stages of the Passion, and the unbelief of Thomas--this last containing
a most beautiful and dignified representation of Christ. Above both
rows, on either side of the fresco, are two scenes; one being the agony
in the garden, and the other the Ascension. Beneath, between the arches
supporting the fresco, are SS. Sebastian and Roch, the former as fine as
anything in the picture.
As Luini's great work is the most northern fresco of any importance, and
is generally the first seen by the visitor to Italy, it serves as a kind
of introduction to the art which distinguishes that glorious land.
(_To be continued._)
CHILD ISLAND.
A FAIRY TALE FOR YOUNGER GIRLS.
CHAPTER II.
Just then the little hunting party came in sight, and some half dozen of
them, seeing the queen crying, ran forward to learn what had happened.
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