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Z^/ ZfX Jy "^V j 4 -r y - y ~ V N <- xZc^ y^ ^z ■ zzy^^ zz ^jr ZZ- • j t,. i. , i RUYSDAEL. i /^115 An Evening Scene iw a richly wooded Country, with oak and other trees clustered in the centre, and which are reflected in a fine Jake ; the distant hills are richly clothed^ with wood^ a shepherd with his flock enliven the centre of the landscape'^ — a very supeYio)!' specimen of this artist ^ ' v, ' ^ ^ F' 'liU k >. :'*UGx‘ V y W. V. VELDE. A View on the Hollands'Deep in a Calm, with an assemblage of yachts, - and small craft ; a splendid yacht is sailing through them, having ui 1 ...vj j ‘ Qij pgj.g{)j^g Qf distinction, accompanied by two eight-oared barges. ■ ' The whole illumined by sun shine, which plays upon the white sails, and sheds a genial warmth over the whole WOUVERMANS. 117 Rendez vocs DE Chasse; the subject represents the Portico and Facade of a Country Mansion, with a Statue of Neptune, &c. forming a fountain at the end of the garden wall ; in front of the entrance is a numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemen prepared to take the pleasures of hawking and shooting — a group of horses and figures ' occupy the centre ; a pied horse is held by a cavalier, who is taking a glass of wine; others of the party are waiting on the steps of the portico— there are also four couple of dogs, and near the fountain are several figures— with a view extending over a flat country, termina- ted with hills. This admirable picture is rich and full of subject ; the figures are finely drawn, and are distinguished for their elegance of character i/ CUYP. 118 A Morning Scene, with Sun Rise, in a beautiful and glowing Landscape, with a herdsman and group of cows reposing and depasturing in a meadow refreshed by a stream of water; on the summit of a hill in the distance is an equestrian in converse with a peasant The high quality, purity and perfection of this picture, combined with the superiority of its execution and finish, confirms its repute in Holland as a chef d'' oeuvre of this master HOBBIMA and LINGLEBACK. 119 A WOODY LANDSCAPE. This rich and faithful effort of art represents a rural and familiar scene from nature, happily selected by the artist to display the piagic of his powers A Rustic Cottage, enclosed by a rude fence, occupies the middle 23 ground ; in the distance, on the right, are other cottages ; a winding road forms the rich foreground of the picture, enlivened by a cavalier with his dogs, and other travellers passing ftojp a park richly wooded. The mass of trees on the road side, are happily placed to give con- sequence and richness to the scene, and are painted with a crisp and brilliant touch. An undoubted chef d’cedybe , MAAS. 120 An Interior, with an Old Woman seated in her chair paring turnips ; near to her are, a spinning wheel, a pail, and a cullender— the whole magically illumined by a window, happily introduced; on the sill of which is a book. The artist has been more than usually correct in his drawing, and displays a firmness of touch, and freedom of handling, with a display of chiaro scuro, little inferior to his master Rembrandt K DU JARDIN, ^ 121 A Hch and pleasing Landscape, with mountainous Scenery, in which is introduced the Flight into Egypt’, — the foreground is refreshed by a stream of water (transparently painted), through which are passing the Virgin and_ Child, followed by St. Joseph ; an ass with panniers, and sheep, contribute to enrich the composition of this admirable picture From the Distinguished Collection of the Count de Vandreiul J. OSTADE. Winter Scene, View on a Canal, with cottages on its banks, and nume rous figures skaiting From the St. Victor Collection. A. V. VELDE. An upright and beautifully composed Landscape, with groups of cows, ,, sheep, and figures— a brilliant specimen of this incomparable master From the Malmaison Collection. ' t^l24 P. POTTER. A Stddv (from Nature) of Pigs, finished in his superior manner — a faithful portraiture of the animals ; choice and selection’ were not characteristics of a Dutch or Flemish Artist ; whatever object presented the pictu- resque, was to him interesting, and faithfully pourtrayed ^ 7 / ^ VAN TOL. 125 The View of a richly furnished Apartment, in which is a Dutch Lady of .distinction, with her infant, attended by the nurse ; on her Ifeft, a little boy is holding up a doll ; and in the distance, through an open door, is seen a second group of Ladies and Gentlemen in an interior apart- ment. The whole is richly coloured, and is finished equal to Gerard Dow GREUZE. 126 A STORM . — A young and beautiful Woman terrified by an approach- ing- Storm ; her Infant is sleeping on her knee, attended by a favourite Spaniel — the anxious expression of the Mother, the ex- quisite beauty of her face and form, the loveliness of the sleeping babe, and the uncommon delicacy of tints and sweet colouring, so appropriate to the com position of this picture, renders it one of the most valuable of this rare master’s works This picture was the last painted .by Grf.vzu^ ' VELASQUEZ.'" / 127 Portrait of Philip IV. of Spain (size of life) dressed as a Sportsman, with his favourite dog, in a landscape. — A brilliantly coloured picture of this master. ALBANO. 128 CHRIST at table with his APOSTLES. The figures of this admirable picture, although many, and presumed to have possessed the same con- dition and habits, still exhibit such a diversity in their expression of countenance as to indicate the different degrees of their personal feeling. CORREGIO, 129 Portrait of his Physician. All that has been said of the extraordinary beauties of the works of Corregio, will apply to this wonderful portrait, which combines with the most striking expression, a vigour and mellow blending of harmo- • nious colour, which leaves nothing to desire. v This chef d’ceuvre is from the Palace of Capo di Monte. ANDREA DEL SARTO. PoHTRAiT OP BACCIO BANDINELLI. This celebrated artist is represented the siaire of life, seated, and decorated with a gold chain, holding in his left hand a drawing^ The back ground is filled with columns, and fragments of sculpture are scattered about. I * This esteemed portrait was formerly at Capo di Monte, and is men- tioned by Fasart. I I BALDASSARE PERXJZZI. The adoration of the MAGI. This highly interesting picture is worthy of the Connoiseur’s atten- tion — fifty figures, til various in their expression and attitude, com- pose its principal feature-^as many more, skilfully grouped, form the distance and sides. At the foot of the triumphal arch, surrounded by architectural fragments, the Holy Family are seen to repose, and there receive the presents and adoration of the Magi. Their numerous and brilliant suite forms a singular contrast with the povetty 6f the patents of Jesus. — Engraved by CARRAdCi TENIERS. A Fete de Village — composed of various groups of happy peasants, feasting and dancing; in the back ground to the right is seen the chateau of the artist, from which himself and his family appear to be advancing towards a party dancing round a may pole m the distance. This capital picture formerly belonged to the Duke de Praslin, and is engraved by Le Bas ADRIAN OSTADE. i The celebrated Hurdy-Gurdy Player, with a group of children at a cottage door attending to his performance— engraved by JAN STEIN. 134 A CABINET PICTURE, by this inimitable artist-. The Exterior of a Market, with a variety of figures, and a Lady cheapening poultry — exquisitely finished 26 C/ ^ ^s//- 9 ^ 997 - DUSART. 135 AN EXTERIOR, View of the Cottage Retreat of the Artist A. Ostade, wh.o is staudiug at the entrance with his wife and child ; a man with baskets of fish approaches, with whom they are bargaining DUSART. 136 The companion to the preceding. — A Picturesque Cottage, with a fishwoman offering to sell her fish to the cottagers, who are seen at the window, and passing into their cottage ; with a dog and poultry in the fore ground, and figures in the distance. The two preceding pictures are painted in the best time of the artist, and equal in colouring to Ostade SOLOMON RUYSDAEL. -137 A rich woody Landscape, with cottages on the banks of a river, over which a party of cavalry are crossing — touched with great spirit ^ RUBENS. 138 SILENUS with BACCHANALS in a rich Landscape, most bril- liantly coloured ANDREA DEL SARTO. 79 - — 139 The Holy Eamily, Virgin, and Infant Jesus and St. John, with Eliza- both and Angels — delicately coloured 77 7 . MIGNARD. 140 A highly finished Portrait of the Celebrated M ADAME LAVAL - LIERE, in the rich costume of her time A. VANDEVELDE. ♦ 7 7 ^- — 141 A small Landscape, with a River, on the banks of which are several figures bathing RUBENS. An Allegorical — brilliantly coloured RUBENS. THE HOLY FAMILY — a noble gallery picture, brilliant in colour /s/. JT. aij I I n t \ : I nHi|H^HyH| gnB^n§S^^r«a|