United States or Bolivia ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
Jason Mainus, quoted by Greg, Stadt Rom. p. 314, note. Gasp. Ver., quoted by Greg. Stadt Rom. p. 208, note. It is certain, however, that the profound horror with which the name of Alexander VI. strikes a modern ear was not felt among the Italians at the time of his election.
The celebrated Jason Mainus, of Milan, calls attention to his "elegance of figure, his serene brow, his kingly forehead, his countenance with its expression of generosity and majesty, his genius, and the heroic beauty of his whole presence." Raynaldus, 1460. No. 31. Statura procerus, colore medio, nigris oculis, ore paululum pleniore. Hieron.
Word Of The Day