officials of Museums, as well as to private collectors all over
Europe, for unfailing courtesy and assistance. I have also to
acknowledge my indebtedness to the invaluable advice of Mr. S. Arthur
Strong, Librarian of the House of Lords.

21.vi.1903




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INTRODUCTION 1

COMPETITION FOR THE BAPTISTERY GATES 2

FIRST JOURNEY TO ROME 3

THE PREDECESSORS OF DONATELLO 5

FIRST WORK FOR THE CATHEDRAL 7

THE CATHEDRAL FAÇADE 8

THE DANIEL AND POGGIO 10

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND THE MARBLE DAVID 14