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The paintings by Carpaccio in the little room on the ground
floor are one of the delights of Venice. They form a fascinating
contrast with the contemporary Bellini in San Zaccaria. Carpaccio
never did anything better and you really feel that you have made
a discovery. The charm lies in the anecdotal detail and Carpaccio's
sense of humour, particularly the monks fleeing from St Jerome's
lion. Best of all is St Augustine's Vision of St Jerome's Death,
a wonderful depiction of a Venetian humanist at work in his study.
His dog is a strong candidate for the most charming in the history
of art.
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