Guilds: Crafting of Fine Statuary

             I am a member of the Milan guild that specializes in crafting fine
             statuary. In the year 1567 my assistants and I created several sculpted
             screens for a wealthy patron for the purpose to be placed in or outside
             cathedrals. The entire town for their great beauty and new earthiness that
             The sculpted screens depict many smiling angels. We have them sculpted
             from marble, ivory, and wood, although we have been told that the marble
             screens are more lovely and striking. Some of the screens are small enough
             to be used as plaques and others are tall and narrow, which appear more
             like panels. The taller panels are divided across the center to reveal one
             scene in the top half of the panel and a separate scene in the bottom half.
             All of the screens are lacy and ornate. They are also original but most
             of them depict religious scenes that are appropriate for cathedrals.
             The screens display scenes with angels, which are very charming and add
             tremendous appeal to cathedrals. These statues are very lifelike and
             natural in their appearance. Some of the angels are holding babies while a
             smiling cherub accompanies others. The edges of these screens are trimmed
             with vines, tendrils, and leaves. There are also screens that depict the
             scenes of the birth of Christ, the Passion, and Resurrection, which are
             striking in their manner. Stories from Genesis and the fall of man are
             also displayed in some of our screens. We also have one screen set that
             depicts the last judgment, which is displayed over three screens. These
             diverse screens can be placed together as a group to display the life of
             Christ or they may also be used separately near the altar or the choir for
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