Pillar H

The reference is to the 25th Capital in Ruskin’s final numbering system for the Ducal Palace. Series of Capitals of the Lower Arcade.

For the reference to it as Pillar H see the diagram at Palace Book p.13L.

See Works, 10.423 on Side 3 of this capital. ‘this representation of June is peculiarly Venetian. It is called “the month of the cherries”’

On the fish referred to in this capital see also Works, 9.276 ‘We shall find the plain oval body and sharp head of the Thunny constantly at Venice’

Detail of 1880s copy of 25th capital in its current state January and February, side 8, left; March, side 1, centre; April and May, side 2, right

[Version 0.05: May 2008]