Literary and Philosophical Fragments

"...a young Christ, about twelve years of age, which would be the age He was when He disputed in the temple; and made with that sweetness and softness of air, which you possess as a peculiar excellence in your art." On May 27, fourteen days later, an agent, Angelo del Tovaglia, replied to her: "He has promised me many times to do it during certain hours and times that remain over from a work undertaken here for this Signory The Signoria was the governing body of the Republic of Florence; the work referred to is the Battle of Anghiari.. I shall not fail to urge both this Leonardo and also Perugino regarding that other [commission]; both promise me well, and seem to have a great desire to serve Your Excellency. However original Latin: "Tamen", I strongly doubt they will not end up competing in a race of tardiness original: "gara de tarditate." A witty remark on the notorious reputation both artists had for delaying or never finishing projects.: I do not know who will overcome the other in this: I HOLD IT FOR CERTAIN THAT LEONARDO WILL BE THE WINNER." Pietro Perugino promptly fulfilled his commitment; Leonardo was then undertaking the painting of the Battle of Anghiari, driven by necessity and the pleas of the Florentines.