diamante, as the elder boy was called, was pleased to be admired so much by the little new pupil; but as time went on, his pride in his own work grew less as he saw with amazement how quickly Filippo's little brown fingers learned to draw straighter lines and more beautiful curves than any he could manage.
"Knights of Art Stories of the Italian Painters"
Amy Steedman
Together Filippo and diamante stood and watched with awe, learning lessons there which the good father had not been able to teach.
"Knights of Art Stories of the Italian Painters"
Amy Steedman
Many people now were proud to know the famous young painter, but his old companion Fra diamante was still the friend he loved best.
"Knights of Art Stories of the Italian Painters"
Amy Steedman