Round as Giotto's O. An Italian proverb applied to a dull,
stupid fellow. The Pope, wishing to obtain some art decorations, sent a
messenger to obtain specimens of the chief artists of Italy. The
messenger came to Giotto and delivered his message, whereupon the
artist simply drew a circle with red paint. The messenger, in
amazement, asked Giotto if that were all. Giotto replied, “Send it, and
we shall see if his Holiness understands the hint,” A specimen of
genius about equal to a brick as a specimen of an edifice.
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