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OW that Raphael had become famous, and painted such a variety of subjects, his pictures were sought by everybody. He painted many portraits of noted men, one of which was that of Julius II. This was so true to life, as it was placed and lighted, that many said, in looking at it, that it seemed as if he must speak." "Just like grandpa's portrait. Isn't it, mamma?" asked John.

"Before Raphael finished the second room in the Vatican the Pope died. The new Pope, Leo X., was a young man. He was fond of art and admired Raphael's work. He wished him to continue the decoration of the Vatican and showed him and his friends special favor. He also sent for Leonardo da Vinci, with many of his pupils, to come to Rome. Raphael was very kind to them."

"Wasn't Leonardo da Vinci the teacher that Raphael liked, and of whom he took

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lessons while in Florence?" asked Margaret. "Yes, my dear," replied Mrs. Merton, "I am glad that you remembered about him."

"Why didn't he go to Rome before?" asked John.

"He was busy upon some important work in Florence and could not leave that city," replied Mrs. Merton.

"Raphael must have been glad to see him,” said Margaret.

"In the gallery on the second story of the Vatican is painted what is called 'Raphael's Bible,' because the subjects are stories from the Old Testament. These pictures are small and adorn the thirteen cupolas of the open galleries, on three sides of the open court. These galleries are called 'Loggia.' This picture will give you a little idea of the arrangement of this gallery of frescoes.

"You see that upon the sides and around the windows are fruits, flowers, and figures woven together in an artistic manner. The Bible pictures are above on the arches, and are well preserved."

"I hope I shall go to Rome some day and see these pictures," said Margaret.

"So do I," said John. "I would like to start tomorrow if mamma could go with me." "We can study the pictures at home, children, and then if you should go abroad, you will know something about those beautiful frescoes, and the great artist who painted them," said Mrs. Merton.

"Here is one that will please you. Can you imagine how lovely it would be painted in the most beautiful colors?"

"Tell us about it, mamma," said John.

"About the time that Julius II. died, a wealthy lady, of Bologna, built a chapel for the church of San Giovanni, in Bologna. She dreamed that the angels told her to build it. Among the heavenly voices she thought she heard that of St. Cecilia, who sang very sweetly. She dedicated this chapel to her.

"St. Cecilia was the patron saint of music. She not only sang, but played upon a number of musical instruments. She invented one with pipes something like an organ.