. The story of Verona . 5 when the great works of the muraglioni were executed which have confined theriver into bounds which it cannot pass, nor break thelimits now imposed upon it. In this quarter is thechurch of Sta. Maria in Organo, another of theVeronese churches of special interest and date of the church is uncertain, but of itsantiquity there can be no doubt, some writers placingit even as far back as the sixth century. The founda-tion of the monastery of Sta. Maria in Organo isascribed to the piety of the Lombard Duke Luponeand his wife Ermelinda in the year 615.
. The story of Verona . 5 when the great works of the muraglioni were executed which have confined theriver into bounds which it cannot pass, nor break thelimits now imposed upon it. In this quarter is thechurch of Sta. Maria in Organo, another of theVeronese churches of special interest and date of the church is uncertain, but of itsantiquity there can be no doubt, some writers placingit even as far back as the sixth century. The founda-tion of the monastery of Sta. Maria in Organo isascribed to the piety of the Lombard Duke Luponeand his wife Ermelinda in the year 615. Theactual building was erected on the site of an older onein 1131. It was committed to the monks of MonteOliveto in 1444 ; shortly after that date the campanilewas added, and San Micheli began the facade whichfor some unknown reason was never completed. Theinterior of the church is rich in paintings and frescoes,every chapel having its picture over the altar, and the ^ Ruskin, Verona and other Lecturet. Alien, THE GIUSTI GARDEN 231 Sta. Maria in Organo sides being decorated as well. There are some finefrescoes in the nave from Old Testament scenes, whichare probably by Brusasorci, though occasionally ascribedto Francesco Morone. A great deal of Morones workis to be found here both in the church and sacristy, andspeaking of this latter Layard says: He (Morone)excelled as a painter in fresco, as he has shewn in thedecoration of the sacristy of the church of Sta. Mariain Organo in Verona, in which he has introduced half-length figures of popes, monks, and nuns, of theOlivetan order. ^ Over the third altar on the left facing the high altaris the most lovely Madonna and Child under acanopy adorned with flowers; on each side an angelsings and plays. Below, the stately figures of and Martin. A very fascinating work (i 503), painted apparently on silk backedby canvas. ^ The detail of this picture is exquisite ;the composition powerful, and the grace
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