. Florence and her treasures. THE ACCADEMIA 221 turned to the left, amongst the Graces. Hence the sug-gestion of a reminiscence of the Joust of 1475. Be this asit may, Botticelli was probably inspired at once by hisattachment to the Medici and the tragic end of II belGiulio, no less than by the poetry of Lorenzo II Magnifico,in this exquisite composition. No. 81. Pacchiarotto. The Visitation. The art of this representative Sienese painter strikes atender contrast with the realism of contemporary Florentineart. Mark how the deference of Youth and the knowledgeof a pre-ordained mission are revea

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. Florence and her treasures. THE ACCADEMIA 221 turned to the left, amongst the Graces. Hence the sug-gestion of a reminiscence of the Joust of 1475. Be this asit may, Botticelli was probably inspired at once by hisattachment to the Medici and the tragic end of II belGiulio, no less than by the poetry of Lorenzo II Magnifico,in this exquisite composition. No. 81. Pacchiarotto. The Visitation. The art of this representative Sienese painter strikes atender contrast with the realism of contemporary Florentineart. Mark how the deference of Youth and the knowledgeof a pre-ordained mission are revealed in the gracefulattitude of the Visitants. The attendant Saints, SS. Anthonyof Padua, the Baptist, Nicholas of Ban, Anthony Abbas, andLeonard, the patron of prisoners, kneeling, form an im-pressive group. No. 82. Filippo LlPPl. The Nativity. A charming scene. The radiancy proceeding from theChild which illumines the scene stamps this work as one ofthe earliest attempts at chiaroscuro. The Hermit Hilarion issaid to portray

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