stands in the church, and represents the apostle as holding his own
skin, which had been drawn off like drapery over his shoulders. The play
of the muscles is represented with an accuracy, that rather disgusts and
terrifies than pleases the spectator.[1] The exterior of the chancel is
lined with marble divided into panels, each of which has its _basso
relievo_; the interior is wainscoted, and carved in a very masterly
style. The whole of the chancel was erected by St. Charles Borromeo.

[1] The following lines are inscribed on its pedestal, in Latin,
and in English:--

Lest at the sculptor doubtfully you guess,
'Tis Marc Agrati, not Praxiteles.

This statue is reckoned worth its weight in gold.


In describing this magnificent cathedral, we have availed ourselves of
abridging the description in Eustace's "Classical Tour," a work of high
authority and sterling value on all subjects connected with the Fine
Arts.

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RUSTIC AMUSEMENTS.

(_To the Editor of the Mirror_.)