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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