Perugino (pay-roo-jee´-no) was in that same studio of Verocchio, a
fellow pupil with Leonardo; but his angels are much weaker conceptions
than Leonardo's. They are contemplative, full of wistful tenderness,
lost in reverie; but they lack somewhat in mental grip. They make up
for this, however, by a charming sentiment. The St. Michael, reproduced
herewith, shows it. He is hardly the ideal captain-general of the
heavenly host, able to wield the sword in the front ranks; but on the
contrary is a slight, boyish figure, full of fancy, and lost in day
dreams.
[Illustration: FRA ANGELICO: TRUMPET-BLOWING ANGEL]