THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY. Chap. V. 134 the mantle in charge of SS. Francis and Chiara. The Saviour above is much injured and repainted, also numerous little saints, all by Alunno. No. 88. Annunciation, genuine likewise. Berlin Museum. No. 137. Virgin adoring the infant Saviour on her knee, an Umbrian piece without the marked features of Alunno ; and rather reminiscent of Fiorenzo di Lorenzo. The ground is regilt. Cartsruhe. Museum. No. 350. This, described by Dr. Gaye, who saw it at Assisi, is a standard originally in the church of S. Gre gorio of that city. In its original condition, one side was filled with a S. Gregory in episcopals on a throne; a book in his left hand, his right giving a blessing. A green cloth is held back by two angels, and at the saint’s feet kneel (right) the men, (left) the women, of a Brotherhood. Higher up, the Flagellation is a similar composition to that of the Alunno at Diruta. Above the pillar to which the Saviour is bound: S. P Q. R. and near the Saviour the words: “Hopus Nicolai Fulginati 1468“. On the obverse, high up, death, with the scythe, and S. Francis in extasy in front of a red curtain. Below, the crucified Saviour, S. John Evangelist, and the Virgin, and the Magdalen at the foot of the cross. As now arranged, the S. G re g° r y an d the Crucifixion are placed over each other, with a signature on the border, and the rest is ab sent. This must have been originally fine. The angels attending on S. Gregory, are not without feeling; the S. Gregory himself is regular in shape, and there is no want of relief in the parts. The forms of the Christ in the Crucifixion are purely rendered though imperfect in proportion. The head is expressive. The imitation of Benozzo is very apparent. London. National Gallery. No. 247. Bust of Christ ascribed to Alunno. See antea. Matteo da Sienna. Oxford University Gallery. S. Francis, S. Catherine (?) called Giotto (presented by Hon. W. Fox Strangways). The character of these two foliated panels is uncertain on account of repainting, but they seem to issue from the schools of Alunno or his pupils. St. Petersburg. Gallery of Count Paul Stroganoff. Virgin and child ascribed to Alunno, really by Fungai (see postea). The career of a man of middling capacity has thus been followed in its changes. Its interest lies in the clue which it affords to the various influences felt throughout Umbria and the Marches during the latter half of the fifteenth century. Its opening years are unknown to us; its close is equally obscure. No trace of Alunno has been dis covered subsequent to 1499.