XXIII. Capital from the Church of S. Vitale, Ravenna, Italy.
XXIII.
CAPITAL FROM THE CHURCH OF S. VITALE, RAVENNA, ITALY.
This is a mean between the two extreme types shown in Plates XXI. and XXII.
In all these examples the treatment of the angles should be noted. Strong confining lines, with a distinct upward tendency of the ornament, contrasted with the flat sides, contribute much to the good effect of these capitals as constructive members.
XXIV. Capital in the Museum of the Accademia di Belle Arti, Ravenna, Italy.