The Library of Julius II and Raphael’s Art of Commentary

Abstract

DEAR LITTLE BOOK: You who were obscured for some time In a gloomy and miserable place, And were submerged in Lethaean forgetfulness By the envy of spiteful men, Are now restored to light and splendor, And are returned to the hands of the learned. Eminent Giuliano has given this to you, He who commands the name and renown Of his uncle Sixtus to be eternal, And who prophetically extends the green branches Of his tree across the whole world with his deeds, This is what that great Giuliano has given to you.