The left lower scene in particular renders an unusual composition: a standing saint and angel, visible only from the bust upwards because of the fragmented plaster, gaze out at the viewer, the latter of which clasps a crossed staff in its hands

Giovanni Battista Franceschini was commissioned to execute the new incrostadura di marmo of the front facade, with low reliefs in pietra columbina, a dovewhite stone, on ily shield immured in the top centre frieze festoon of the new composition most likely represents the Morosini crest and implies their financial support. (suite…)