Note 162 — THE ALTAR
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Durandus, who wrote about A.D. 1290, says, "At the horns of the altar two candlesticks are placed to signify the joy of Jews and Gentiles at the Nativity of Christ."
In the Sassetti Chapel at Florence is a beautiful fresco painting, by Ghirlandaio (A.D. 1485), representing the death of St. Francis. The painting, which has been copied by the Arundel Society, has all the character of a really historical work, and is particularly interesting as representing an altar with the two candlesticks upon it.