The Madonna, one of his noblest works, came within a short distance of completion.SS.Cosimo and Damiano passed into the hands of Montelupo and Montorsoli.

Of the four rivers we have only fragments in the shape of some exquisite little models.

Where they could have been conveniently placed is difficult to imagine; possibly they were abandoned from a feeling that the chapel would be overcrowded.
V According to the plan adopted in this book, I shall postpone such observations as I have to make upon the Medicean monuments until the date when Michelangelo laid down his chisel, and shall now proceed with the events of his life during the years 1525 and 1526.
He continued to be greatly troubled about the tomb of Julius II.

The lawsuit instituted by the Duke of Urbino hung over his head; and though he felt sure of the Pope's powerful support, it was extremely important, both for his character and comfort, that affairs should be placed upon a satisfactory basis.

Fattucci in Rome acted not only as Clement's agent in business connected with S.Lorenzo; he also was intrusted with negotiations for the settlement of the Duke's claims.
The correspondence which passed between them forms, therefore, our best source of information for this period.