Rome in 15 Buildings 13: San Pietro in Vincoli

10/2/2018

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San Pietro in Vincoli PDF Speech stands at the threshold of the compressed lips. Righteous indignation is written in the lines of the set jaw. The presence of God blazes forth from the eyes. As a work of art, Michelangelo’s … Continued

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