As to the huge altar of massive silver--adorned with cariatides, candelabra, statues, vases, and bouquets of the same metal--and especially the pix_, lined with diamonds, rubies, and pearls--what shall I say of these--ALL the fruit of the munificent spirit of MAXIMILIAN?— A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three
The eight gigantic cariatides which are there seen, were sculptured by SARRASIN.— Paris as It Was and as It Is
On each side of the arcade, which contains this statue, are four cariatides crowned with flowers, and representing: the two to the right, prudence and glory; those to the left, victory and faith.— Rouen, It's History and Monuments A Guide to Strangers
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