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  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The female gold-weigher. -- She is in the action of weighing money; has an expression of anxiety in her countenance, and her bags, and strong box are on the table. It is equal in merit to many of Gerard Dow's, to whom this artist was disciple. -- Companion to Lot 11, Second Day. (D. Van Toll)|The female gold-weigher. -- She is in the action of weighing money; has an expression of anxiety in her countenance, and her bags, and strong box are on the table. It is equal in merit to many of Gerard Dow's, to whom this artist was disciple. -- Companion to Lot 11, Second Day.]] réalisée par D. Van Toll au prix de 7.17 gs. [10]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of a ferry near a town. -- The light and shadow of this piece is very remarkable; the reflection of the figures in the boat, and near the edge of the water, are excellently toucht. The wind causes a little curl on the water, and the hoy sails briskly up the canal (S. Ruysdael)|A view of a ferry near a town. -- The light and shadow of this piece is very remarkable; the reflection of the figures in the boat, and near the edge of the water, are excellently toucht. The wind causes a little curl on the water, and the hoy sails briskly up the canal]] réalisée par S. Ruysdael au prix de 10.15 gs. [14]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The death of the Virgin, the finish'd model for the great picture in the church of Notre Dame at Paris. -- The characters are noble, the expression striking, the masses of light and shade, as well as the draperies, are finely preserved: and painted with a flowing masterly pencil. -- engraved (Sarasini)|The death of the Virgin, the finish'd model for the great picture in the church of Notre Dame at Paris. -- The characters are noble, the expression striking, the masses of light and shade, as well as the draperies, are finely preserved: and painted with a flowing masterly pencil. -- engraved]] réalisée par Sarasini au prix de 9 gs. [20]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape pleasingly variegated, with hills in the distance rising above each other; at the bottom a river runs gilded on the surface by the gleams of the setting sun; the peasants retiring with their little flock unites the rural scene, and with great justness it may be said this picture is not inferior to many of Claude's (De Heush)|A landscape pleasingly variegated, with hills in the distance rising above each other; at the bottom a river runs gilded on the surface by the gleams of the setting sun; the peasants retiring with their little flock unites the rural scene, and with great justness it may be said this picture is not inferior to many of Claude's]] réalisée par De Heush au prix de 25.15 gs. [22]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This seems a representation of the Island of Calypso, with its delicious inhabitants; every thing breaths luxury and softness. -- The numerous and beautiful attendants of the Goddess are preparing different amusements to delight, to comfort, and divert her melancholy. -- Chaplets of flowers are woven, dancers are exhibiting, and the flying lovers perfume the air. -- The Goddess is seen on the left, and cannot be persuaded by her favourite nymph to rise and enjoy the gaiety of the scene. -- The fond remembrance of Ulysses predominates in her mind, and cannot be effaced by other objects. -- If we consider the drawing, elegance and variety of attitudes in this piece, with the light aerial groups of Cupids; and attend to the extraordinary finishing, in every particular, we shall not hesitate to conclude it a precious cabinet piece (Polembergh)|This seems a representation of the Island of Calypso, with its delicious inhabitants; every thing breaths luxury and softness. -- The numerous and beautiful attendants of the Goddess are preparing different amusements to delight, to comfort, and divert her melancholy. -- Chaplets of flowers are woven, dancers are exhibiting, and the flying lovers perfume the air. -- The Goddess is seen on the left, and cannot be persuaded by her favourite nymph to rise and enjoy the gaiety of the scene. -- The fond remembrance of Ulysses predominates in her mind, and cannot be effaced by other objects. -- If we consider the drawing, elegance and variety of attitudes in this piece, with the light aerial groups of Cupids; and attend to the extraordinary finishing, in every particular, we shall not hesitate to conclude it a precious cabinet piece]] réalisée par Polembergh au prix de 17.7 gs. [23]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Shepherds Offering. -- They are coming from the left to pay their tribute and adoration, whilst angels and cherubs vibrate their vessels of frankincense -- This composition is striking; the masses of light and sahde are well conducted; every part is brighter than is usually to be met with in the Bolognese School, and the drawing is precisely correct (Lud. Carracci)|The Shepherds Offering. -- They are coming from the left to pay their tribute and adoration, whilst angels and cherubs vibrate their vessels of frankincense -- This composition is striking; the masses of light and sahde are well conducted; every part is brighter than is usually to be met with in the Bolognese School, and the drawing is precisely correct]] réalisée par Lud. Carracci au prix de 9.19 gs. [24]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of the Rhine. -- A most extensive and magnificent scene is reduced to a small compass. We are astonished to see hills and vallies covered with woods; rivers, rocks, forts and cities represented with such truth in so small a size; 'tis a little Pearl in a rich Cabinet (Brueghel de Velours)|A view of the Rhine. -- A most extensive and magnificent scene is reduced to a small compass. We are astonished to see hills and vallies covered with woods; rivers, rocks, forts and cities represented with such truth in so small a size; 'tis a little Pearl in a rich Cabinet]] réalisée par Brueghel de Velours au prix de 4.16 gs. [25]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[He was a fine Flemish painter; his name must not be confounded with Palamedes Palamedessin, a very ordinary artist. This picture before us is a battle, and for clearness, precision and good action, is equal to Bourgogne. There is also much judgment shewn in the composition, and the light and shade on the different masses (Palamedes Stevaerts)|He was a fine Flemish painter; his name must not be confounded with Palamedes Palamedessin, a very ordinary artist. This picture before us is a battle, and for clearness, precision and good action, is equal to Bourgogne. There is also much judgment shewn in the composition, and the light and shade on the different masses]] réalisée par Palamedes Stevaerts au prix de 7.10 gs. [28]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A part of soldiers coming to an halt. -- He must be a nice distinguisher of hands that can say this is different from Watteau, for it has every excellence and every similitude of that agreeable master. What a variety of attitudes and dresses, and how beautifully the women, children and baggage, are mingled to diversify the subject and contrast the objects. An officer on the left helps his good dame from her palfrey, who is seemingly fatigued and wishes refreshment. A younger couple are behind, fitter for campaigning, as they seem not unmindful of Venus in their martial atchievements sic.. The landscape is clear, and painted with great spirit (Paterre)|A part of soldiers coming to an halt. -- He must be a nice distinguisher of hands that can say this is different from Watteau, for it has every excellence and every similitude of that agreeable master. What a variety of attitudes and dresses, and how beautifully the women, children and baggage, are mingled to diversify the subject and contrast the objects. An officer on the left helps his good dame from her palfrey, who is seemingly fatigued and wishes refreshment. A younger couple are behind, fitter for campaigning, as they seem not unmindful of Venus in their martial atchievements sic.. The landscape is clear, and painted with great spirit]] réalisée par Paterre au prix de 15.15 gs. [31]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A portrait of the renowned Chevalier Vanderwerft, by himself, will surely be thought a curiosity; especially when the colouring and wonderful finishing are examined, and with all this a most spirited little pencil observable throughout. The rich crimson velvet is really before us, and the shotten silk lining is as truly described. The shadows and middle tints of these splendid colours are conducted with such taste and judgment, that the carnation is not hurt. The features are finely drawn; and the hand is remarkably beautiful. The Sphinx at the bottom of the pillar is not neglected. 'Tis a curious specimen of this agreeble and rare master, and was purchased at Rotterdam, from a descendant of Burgomaster Van de Paats, the first patron of Vanderwerft, for whom it was painted as a present (A. Vanderwerft)|A portrait of the renowned Chevalier Vanderwerft, by himself, will surely be thought a curiosity; especially when the colouring and wonderful finishing are examined, and with all this a most spirited little pencil observable throughout. The rich crimson velvet is really before us, and the shotten silk lining is as truly described. The shadows and middle tints of these splendid colours are conducted with such taste and judgment, that the carnation is not hurt. The features are finely drawn; and the hand is remarkably beautiful. The Sphinx at the bottom of the pillar is not neglected. 'Tis a curious specimen of this agreeble and rare master, and was purchased at Rotterdam, from a descendant of Burgomaster Van de Paats, the first patron of Vanderwerft, for whom it was painted as a present]] réalisée par A. Vanderwerft au prix de 13.13 gs. [32]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Meleagar presenting the boar's head to Atalante. -- In all probability this picture is a repetition of the large one at Dusseldorf; from the beauty of its colouring, which in general is as harmonious and transparent as any of the works of that great master (P.P. Rubens)|Meleagar presenting the boar's head to Atalante. -- In all probability this picture is a repetition of the large one at Dusseldorf; from the beauty of its colouring, which in general is as harmonious and transparent as any of the works of that great master]] réalisée par P.P. Rubens au prix de 19.19 gs. [33]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape with sheep and cows near a watering place, where the herdsmen have been bathing. The composition is extreamly fine, and greatly in the stile of Potter, whose pictures have been universally esteemed for their chaste representation of nature (B.P. Ormeganc)|A landscape with sheep and cows near a watering place, where the herdsmen have been bathing. The composition is extreamly fine, and greatly in the stile of Potter, whose pictures have been universally esteemed for their chaste representation of nature]] réalisée par B.P. Ormeganc au prix de 15.15 gs. [36]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The virgin and child, attended by St. Catherine and St. Bruno in the stile of Titian. -- 'Tis well known that this great master exerted every endeavour to improve himself whilst in Italy, and was diligent both in copying and making imitations of the Venetian masters. The present piece is an instance of his success, and has the united merits of these two great masters. The subject is the adoration of the Virgin and infant Christ, by St. Bruno, &c. The figures are elegant and grand, and the warmth of Vandyke's colouring conspicuous. The draperies are rich and transparent, and the landscape compleatly in the stile of Titian (Vandyck, in the stile of Titian)|The virgin and child, attended by St. Catherine and St. Bruno in the stile of Titian. -- 'Tis well known that this great master exerted every endeavour to improve himself whilst in Italy, and was diligent both in copying and making imitations of the Venetian masters. The present piece is an instance of his success, and has the united merits of these two great masters. The subject is the adoration of the Virgin and infant Christ, by St. Bruno, &c. The figures are elegant and grand, and the warmth of Vandyke's colouring conspicuous. The draperies are rich and transparent, and the landscape compleatly in the stile of Titian]] réalisée par Vandyck, in the stile of Titian au prix de 6.6 gs. [38]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Brussels. -- This piece is a stirking instance of Vangoen's knowledge of light shadow, and his art of representing views of cities, which he certainly executed with more freedom, dispatch and spirit than any other artist whatever. The idea of a great city is convey'd, though there is but a part shewn: the clouds are well disposed, the distance is harmonious, and the picture is fully ornamented with figures (Vangoen)|A view of Brussels. -- This piece is a stirking instance of Vangoen's knowledge of light shadow, and his art of representing views of cities, which he certainly executed with more freedom, dispatch and spirit than any other artist whatever. The idea of a great city is convey'd, though there is but a part shewn: the clouds are well disposed, the distance is harmonious, and the picture is fully ornamented with figures]] réalisée par Vangoen au prix de 16.16 gs. [39]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin and Bambino. She reclines her head, and cherishes with care and affection the Saviour, sleeping in her arms. It is finish'd with delicacy, and resembles the compositions of Guido; to the imitation of whose works he entirely devoted himself (Salsaferata)|The Virgin and Bambino. She reclines her head, and cherishes with care and affection the Saviour, sleeping in her arms. It is finish'd with delicacy, and resembles the compositions of Guido; to the imitation of whose works he entirely devoted himself]] réalisée par Salsaferata au prix de 7.17 gs. [40]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape describing the morning. A shepherd is seated on the stem of a tree, teaching a shepherdess to pipe. On the left is a large bold mass in shadow, with trees and broken ground, a lake of water runs along the front. A great castle stands on an eminence overlooking the countries, and the horizon finished with an extensive and clear distance. The fore ground is carefully painted, and accurately represents nature. The figures are graceful, and the animals advantageously placed. The whole forms an agreable, rural and pastoral scene. This picture is authenticated by the drawing in his Grace the Duke of Devonshire's collection. (Claude)|A landscape describing the morning. A shepherd is seated on the stem of a tree, teaching a shepherdess to pipe. On the left is a large bold mass in shadow, with trees and broken ground, a lake of water runs along the front. A great castle stands on an eminence overlooking the countries, and the horizon finished with an extensive and clear distance. The fore ground is carefully painted, and accurately represents nature. The figures are graceful, and the animals advantageously placed. The whole forms an agreable, rural and pastoral scene. This picture is authenticated by the drawing in his Grace the Duke of Devonshire's collection.]] réalisée par Claude au prix de 31.10 gs. [41]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The inside of a cabaret. The expression and attitude of the principal figure, or young Squire, who seems to have been playing the losing game at backgammon with the girl, is admirably drawn; the old woman sewing, the sharper in the distance smiling and shewing his prize, are all strong characters of nature; the colouring is uncommonly clear and beautiful, and the finishing equal to Metzu (J. Steen)|The inside of a cabaret. The expression and attitude of the principal figure, or young Squire, who seems to have been playing the losing game at backgammon with the girl, is admirably drawn; the old woman sewing, the sharper in the distance smiling and shewing his prize, are all strong characters of nature; the colouring is uncommonly clear and beautiful, and the finishing equal to Metzu]] réalisée par J. Steen au prix de 25.4 gs. [42]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view under a bridge, with cattle going over it and standing near. The shepherds are fall'n asleep, and every thing seems to be in a state of inaction in consequence of the noon-day-heat. This picture is much in the manner of P. Potter; the figures and animals are drawn in his correct taste, and possess all his pleasing brightness. -- The ducks, in the fore-ground are worthy of examination (Sachtleven)|A view under a bridge, with cattle going over it and standing near. The shepherds are fall'n asleep, and every thing seems to be in a state of inaction in consequence of the noon-day-heat. This picture is much in the manner of P. Potter; the figures and animals are drawn in his correct taste, and possess all his pleasing brightness. -- The ducks, in the fore-ground are worthy of examination]] réalisée par Sachtleven au prix de 18 gs. [43]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The inside view of the great church at Antwerp, adorned with many figures. On the left are two portraits of a priest and his daughter, who was a man of rank in his city, and so affected with the loss of his wife, whom he tenderly loved, that he took orders as a relief to his sorrow. These figures are a master piece of art, for the beauty of the finishing, and the spirit of the pencil; but our principal attention is drawn by the expression in the father's countenance, where the painter seems, in the most subtle and nice manner, to transfer to the daughter the affection that was formerly engrost by the mother. His attitude, his gravity and regard to the child, intimate the truth of the tradition given with the picture. It must be allowed that the two most celebrated masters have join'd their particular efforts to make this a beautiful cabinet piece. Gonzales was known by the appelation of the little Vandyck, his small pieces being reputed as excellent in their kind as those of the great Sir Anthony; of which the present performance is an instance (Gonzales)|The inside view of the great church at Antwerp, adorned with many figures. On the left are two portraits of a priest and his daughter, who was a man of rank in his city, and so affected with the loss of his wife, whom he tenderly loved, that he took orders as a relief to his sorrow. These figures are a master piece of art, for the beauty of the finishing, and the spirit of the pencil; but our principal attention is drawn by the expression in the father's countenance, where the painter seems, in the most subtle and nice manner, to transfer to the daughter the affection that was formerly engrost by the mother. His attitude, his gravity and regard to the child, intimate the truth of the tradition given with the picture. It must be allowed that the two most celebrated masters have join'd their particular efforts to make this a beautiful cabinet piece. Gonzales was known by the appelation of the little Vandyck, his small pieces being reputed as excellent in their kind as those of the great Sir Anthony; of which the present performance is an instance]] réalisée par Gonzales au prix de 57 gs. [44]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The works of this master are so highly esteemed in his own country, that a stranger has seldom an opportunity of purchasing. We venture to assert that the specimen here offered is not only an original, but a compleat as beauty as can be shewn of the size: The subject is the Spring, represented by a male and female figure; the latter holds her crook in her hand, and the flowing robe is thrown negligently and gracefully round her arm and waist. There is an agreeable en bon point in the figures, which denotes health; and in the features are content and pleasure. 'Tis wonderfully finish'd, and every part of the immense labour of this little piece should be appluaded, as genius appears in every touch. The female is the portrait of Mieris's daughter (W. Mieris)|The works of this master are so highly esteemed in his own country, that a stranger has seldom an opportunity of purchasing. We venture to assert that the specimen here offered is not only an original, but a compleat as beauty as can be shewn of the size: The subject is the Spring, represented by a male and female figure; the latter holds her crook in her hand, and the flowing robe is thrown negligently and gracefully round her arm and waist. There is an agreeable en bon point in the figures, which denotes health; and in the features are content and pleasure. 'Tis wonderfully finish'd, and every part of the immense labour of this little piece should be appluaded, as genius appears in every touch. The female is the portrait of Mieris's daughter]] réalisée par W. Mieris au prix de 20 gs. [45]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Autumn, represented also by two figures. The nymph is crown'd with corn, and has also a sample of the golden harvest; the ears of wheat are hanging carelessly over her left arm, whilst she holds the sickle in her right hand; she is habited in a blue mantle and leans negligently on a bank of earth. The turn of the figure is so graceful and elegant, that it is worthy of the antique. A bacchanal behind, with a leopard's skin round his waist, is enjoying the juice of the grape, holding a large bunch in his right hand. This is equal in merit with the foregoing lot 45, which together would be esteemed precious jewels to any cabinet in Europe. In this also the painter has introduced his daughter's portrait (W. Mieris)|The Autumn, represented also by two figures. The nymph is crown'd with corn, and has also a sample of the golden harvest; the ears of wheat are hanging carelessly over her left arm, whilst she holds the sickle in her right hand; she is habited in a blue mantle and leans negligently on a bank of earth. The turn of the figure is so graceful and elegant, that it is worthy of the antique. A bacchanal behind, with a leopard's skin round his waist, is enjoying the juice of the grape, holding a large bunch in his right hand. This is equal in merit with the foregoing lot 45, which together would be esteemed precious jewels to any cabinet in Europe. In this also the painter has introduced his daughter's portrait]] réalisée par W. Mieris au prix de 21 1/2 gs. [46]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape, a romantic scene. This artist sometimes makes an agreeable sally of genius, abandoning his native scenes and country, and describing rocks, mountains, hills and cataracts, worthy the composition of Sal. Rosa; with a more brilliant and transparent effect in his water than fell to the lot of the Italian artist. Of this species is the piece before us. The scenery is grand; the light and shadow forcible; the tints are wonderfully varied; the trees exactly representing nature; the water is in the most beautiful agitation, and even the clouds are composed in groups to give every effect (Ruysdael)|A landscape, a romantic scene. This artist sometimes makes an agreeable sally of genius, abandoning his native scenes and country, and describing rocks, mountains, hills and cataracts, worthy the composition of Sal. Rosa; with a more brilliant and transparent effect in his water than fell to the lot of the Italian artist. Of this species is the piece before us. The scenery is grand; the light and shadow forcible; the tints are wonderfully varied; the trees exactly representing nature; the water is in the most beautiful agitation, and even the clouds are composed in groups to give every effect]] réalisée par Ruysdael au prix de 25 gs. [47]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The burning of the sibyls -- On the right is placed the priestess of the temple, whilst another is stirring the libation which has been thrown in the flame. Four large groups of figures are reverencing the presiding deity. -- This picture is composed in the grand stile, and the penciling and colouring are equally conspicuous (P. Cortona)|The burning of the sibyls -- On the right is placed the priestess of the temple, whilst another is stirring the libation which has been thrown in the flame. Four large groups of figures are reverencing the presiding deity. -- This picture is composed in the grand stile, and the penciling and colouring are equally conspicuous]] réalisée par P. Cortona au prix de 8 1/2 gs. [48]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A pleasing landscape, a view in Flanders, with a variety of buildings and figures. The colouring and aerial persepctive is beautiful throughout, and touched with a peculiar smartness and delicacy of pencil: the richness, and variety in this piece, with the multitude of spirited little figures, renders it equal to any of Brughell's works (Michau)|A pleasing landscape, a view in Flanders, with a variety of buildings and figures. The colouring and aerial persepctive is beautiful throughout, and touched with a peculiar smartness and delicacy of pencil: the richness, and variety in this piece, with the multitude of spirited little figures, renders it equal to any of Brughell's works]] réalisée par Michau au prix de 3 1/2 gs. [49]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Four Evangelists. The grand disposition of these figures would honour the first Italian artist; the colouring far surpasses their school, or even the great Rubens. Jordaens has in this avoided his master's affectation of colouring, and taken truth and nature for his preceptor. Mynheer Van Schamp brought this picture into Flanders from Rome, where he purchased it at great expence; and it was ever justly admired as one of the finest pictures extant of the master (Jordaens)|The Four Evangelists. The grand disposition of these figures would honour the first Italian artist; the colouring far surpasses their school, or even the great Rubens. Jordaens has in this avoided his master's affectation of colouring, and taken truth and nature for his preceptor. Mynheer Van Schamp brought this picture into Flanders from Rome, where he purchased it at great expence; and it was ever justly admired as one of the finest pictures extant of the master]] réalisée par Jordaens au prix de 145 gs. [50]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A summer gambol; or peasants dirverting themselves at the pastime of hot cockles. This group is full of gaity, rural mirth and variety. In the great number of countenances and actions, every thing is pleasant, and nothing is dry or repeated. We beg to remark, that the group in this picture is of an agreeable shape; and the landscape is warm and equally well finish'd with the other parts (Molinaer)|A summer gambol; or peasants dirverting themselves at the pastime of hot cockles. This group is full of gaity, rural mirth and variety. In the great number of countenances and actions, every thing is pleasant, and nothing is dry or repeated. We beg to remark, that the group in this picture is of an agreeable shape; and the landscape is warm and equally well finish'd with the other parts]] réalisée par Molinaer au prix de 21 gs. [51]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A group of peasants listening to a piper at the door of a farm house. The itinerant musician has drawn the attention of both young and old. The expression in the different countenances is admirable; the light and shadow, breaks and various tints of the cottage are excellent; and an agreeable hue of warmth is diffused through the whole picture (Isaac Ostade)|A group of peasants listening to a piper at the door of a farm house. The itinerant musician has drawn the attention of both young and old. The expression in the different countenances is admirable; the light and shadow, breaks and various tints of the cottage are excellent; and an agreeable hue of warmth is diffused through the whole picture]] réalisée par Isaac Ostade au prix de 23 1/2 gs. [54]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An hermitage. The painter represents a great cavern under immense rocks; in the extremity, or interior parts, whereof is seen an altar neatly adorn'd, and touch'd with the most delicate middle tints. There are several friars (painted as fine as Carracci) differently employed in devotion and conversation; a little stream of most transparent water is conducted to their habitation for their convenience and pleasure. This beautiful and bold mass is finely contrasted by a light airy landscape, in which the eye is drawn gradually by a variegated distance. On the right stands a little chapel on a hill, with rivulet falling near it. This scene is of an uncommon kind, it raises our contemplation, and leads us to wish for the serenity and calm content of so pleasing a retirement: a sociable turn appears in the figures, and the provisions, casks, &c. shew that these good men have picht their tent in a neighbourhood that makes a graceful return for their pious offices. This picture is a striking proof of the firmness and facility of the pencil of Teniers, and of the undisturbed and pure colouring peculiar to himself, and we trust it will universally be allow'd a compleat and perfect cabinet piece (Teniers)|An hermitage. The painter represents a great cavern under immense rocks; in the extremity, or interior parts, whereof is seen an altar neatly adorn'd, and touch'd with the most delicate middle tints. There are several friars (painted as fine as Carracci) differently employed in devotion and conversation; a little stream of most transparent water is conducted to their habitation for their convenience and pleasure. This beautiful and bold mass is finely contrasted by a light airy landscape, in which the eye is drawn gradually by a variegated distance. On the right stands a little chapel on a hill, with rivulet falling near it. This scene is of an uncommon kind, it raises our contemplation, and leads us to wish for the serenity and calm content of so pleasing a retirement: a sociable turn appears in the figures, and the provisions, casks, &c. shew that these good men have picht their tent in a neighbourhood that makes a graceful return for their pious offices. This picture is a striking proof of the firmness and facility of the pencil of Teniers, and of the undisturbed and pure colouring peculiar to himself, and we trust it will universally be allow'd a compleat and perfect cabinet piece]] réalisée par Teniers au prix de 90 gs. [55]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin and Child. The virgin adores the Saviour, lying on her knee, who displays marks of affection and confidence. This is a model of pencil; every stroke has expression and sterling value. The carnation tints are equally thin and pure, and this picture was finished in that period in which he most excelled. He was named by the academy Fulmine del Penello,*The pencil of lightning from his rapidity and dispatch. (Tintoret)|The Virgin and Child. The virgin adores the Saviour, lying on her knee, who displays marks of affection and confidence. This is a model of pencil; every stroke has expression and sterling value. The carnation tints are equally thin and pure, and this picture was finished in that period in which he most excelled. He was named by the academy Fulmine del Penello,*The pencil of lightning from his rapidity and dispatch.]] réalisée par Tintoret au prix de 19 1/2 gs. [60]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Spanish ball in the front of a garden. -- There are two large groups in different attitudes and amusements, with a couple dancing a minuet in the centre. On the left is the entrance of a magnificent palace, and the back ground is a grand alcove, finishing with a garden. The characters in this picture are graceful, richly habited according to the times; the gradation of colouring, and the figures diminishing with the perspective, is admirable. Every part has a splendid appearance of gaiety and luxury, and has a great effect of light and shadow (Gonzales)|A Spanish ball in the front of a garden. -- There are two large groups in different attitudes and amusements, with a couple dancing a minuet in the centre. On the left is the entrance of a magnificent palace, and the back ground is a grand alcove, finishing with a garden. The characters in this picture are graceful, richly habited according to the times; the gradation of colouring, and the figures diminishing with the perspective, is admirable. Every part has a splendid appearance of gaiety and luxury, and has a great effect of light and shadow]] réalisée par Gonzales au prix de 38 gs. [62]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Nymphs bathing. The place the painter has fixed on for this scene, is well imaged sic. for the purpose. Large masses of lofty trees embower the cool retreat, and secrete it from the inquisitive eye: a small stream, or lake of water, presents itself for the bath, in which many figures are regaling themselves (Albano)|Nymphs bathing. The place the painter has fixed on for this scene, is well imaged sic. for the purpose. Large masses of lofty trees embower the cool retreat, and secrete it from the inquisitive eye: a small stream, or lake of water, presents itself for the bath, in which many figures are regaling themselves]] réalisée par Albano au prix de 13 gs. [63]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of the half-way-house between Moor-Dyk and Antwerp. -- On the left is a little chapel and figures near, and large lofty trees, forming an agreeable shade. The great road leads from the centre, and passes the cabaret, where great numbers of figures with their carts, horses, &c. returning from market, are stopt to bait and refresh. The distance is seen on the left, and this picture has more colour and bloom than is usual with this master (Vangoen)|A view of the half-way-house between Moor-Dyk and Antwerp. -- On the left is a little chapel and figures near, and large lofty trees, forming an agreeable shade. The great road leads from the centre, and passes the cabaret, where great numbers of figures with their carts, horses, &c. returning from market, are stopt to bait and refresh. The distance is seen on the left, and this picture has more colour and bloom than is usual with this master]] réalisée par Vangoen au prix de 25 gs. [64]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour led to execution to Mount Calvary. He is in the centre, expressing the most perfect sense of resignation and composure, disdaining the indignities offer'd; Simon Peter bears the cross, and is insulted with being one of his disciples. The procession is interrupted by the three Mary's, who prostrate themselves in the front. If we consider this picture either for grandeur or character of expression, it must be allowed it is not exceeded by the French school, and even approaches the great Annibal, for clearness, rich colouring and intelligence of the chiaro obscura (Le Brun)|Our Saviour led to execution to Mount Calvary. He is in the centre, expressing the most perfect sense of resignation and composure, disdaining the indignities offer'd; Simon Peter bears the cross, and is insulted with being one of his disciples. The procession is interrupted by the three Mary's, who prostrate themselves in the front. If we consider this picture either for grandeur or character of expression, it must be allowed it is not exceeded by the French school, and even approaches the great Annibal, for clearness, rich colouring and intelligence of the chiaro obscura]] réalisée par Le Brun au prix de 22 gs. [65]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The amusement of hawking. The painter has represented the scene both naturally and agreeably. The eagerness of some of the figures; the attention and watchfulness of others, are well imagined, and executed with such great delicacy and finishing, that we confess it a striking beautiful imitation of Wouvermans (Lingelbach)|The amusement of hawking. The painter has represented the scene both naturally and agreeably. The eagerness of some of the figures; the attention and watchfulness of others, are well imagined, and executed with such great delicacy and finishing, that we confess it a striking beautiful imitation of Wouvermans]] réalisée par Lingelbach au prix de 22 1/2 gs. [67]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[David resigning his crown, dignities and kingdoms to Solomon. News has been brought the dying warrior-king, that Adonijah has feasted the populace, and declared himself lawful successor. Upon this he resigns his authority, with the regalia to his son Solomon, who stands by the couch uncovered; shewing signs of grief for the loss of so tender a parent, who is stretching his hand and giving his last instructions and commands. Sheba sets by, with a veil thrown back, discovering a face so replete with beauty, that we are not to wonder she captivated the King, and retain'd her ascendency. This picture has a most striking affect; the figures are grand and elegant; the ornaments and draperies are rich, and worthy of the pencil of this great master (Rembrandt)|David resigning his crown, dignities and kingdoms to Solomon. News has been brought the dying warrior-king, that Adonijah has feasted the populace, and declared himself lawful successor. Upon this he resigns his authority, with the regalia to his son Solomon, who stands by the couch uncovered; shewing signs of grief for the loss of so tender a parent, who is stretching his hand and giving his last instructions and commands. Sheba sets by, with a veil thrown back, discovering a face so replete with beauty, that we are not to wonder she captivated the King, and retain'd her ascendency. This picture has a most striking affect; the figures are grand and elegant; the ornaments and draperies are rich, and worthy of the pencil of this great master]] réalisée par Rembrandt au prix de 33 gs. [68]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A gentleman's portrait. The singularity and striking effect is uncommonly fine; the precision of the drawing, the tone of colouring, the touch or manner of pencilling, the face and linen ruff is masterly, and has a most striking force; this artist formed his taste from Gerard Dow and Mieris, and his works in Holland are equally esteemed and more scarce, as he painted only for his pleasure (Keyser)|A gentleman's portrait. The singularity and striking effect is uncommonly fine; the precision of the drawing, the tone of colouring, the touch or manner of pencilling, the face and linen ruff is masterly, and has a most striking force; this artist formed his taste from Gerard Dow and Mieris, and his works in Holland are equally esteemed and more scarce, as he painted only for his pleasure]] réalisée par Keyser au prix de 23 1/2 gs. [69]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Lot and his daughters. This picture has all the rich colouring of the Venetian, with the truth, correctness and grace of the Roman school. It was formerly in the collection of the Duke de Tallard, and lately in the collection of Mynheer Bamchaamp, of Amsterdam, where it was universally admired (Jac. Bassan)|Lot and his daughters. This picture has all the rich colouring of the Venetian, with the truth, correctness and grace of the Roman school. It was formerly in the collection of the Duke de Tallard, and lately in the collection of Mynheer Bamchaamp, of Amsterdam, where it was universally admired]] réalisée par Jac. Bassan au prix de 20 gs. [70]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape with a number of cattle. The exactness this great master possessed in drawing his animals, removes for a moment the idea of painting, for they appear as real animated objects; the story of Jacob and Rebecca is introduced with great propriety; the back ground, which is closed in an elegant ruin, is so contrived as to keep the spectator's eye on the figures; this picture may be justly rated one his best (Berghem)|A landscape with a number of cattle. The exactness this great master possessed in drawing his animals, removes for a moment the idea of painting, for they appear as real animated objects; the story of Jacob and Rebecca is introduced with great propriety; the back ground, which is closed in an elegant ruin, is so contrived as to keep the spectator's eye on the figures; this picture may be justly rated one his best]] réalisée par Berghem au prix de 95 gs. [71]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Grand Stag Chase. When the Dutch school is accused of being vulgar and inelegant in their representations, the rule should be laid down with exceptions, and not made general; the picture before us is a striking instance of what is here advanced. The painter represents a grand Stag-Chase in a noble landscape, and we may without presumption affirm, that not part of the composition partakes of meanness or vulgarity. The country is gay, varied and natural; the buildings, gardens and water are delightful; the distance is grand and transparent; the serene clouds move with magic; the fore-ground is finish'd with a carefulness and accuracy that is nature itself. -- On the right of the piece he has raised a castle that looks like enchantment, and seems the abode of hospitality, gaiety and splendour; the inhabitants are amusing themselves differently in the mild climate, and open air; some near an artificial waterwork, some in the cool shade, and other regaling with good chear and music under the terminus on the left. The sweet colouring, and variety of middle tints in these parts, cannot be too much admired. -- We now come to the principal subject. The huntsmen are at the crisis of their sport; every countenance is full of expression; every horse and hound full of fire and impatient action. -- The women are seized with the spirit of the chace, and courageously take the water to be present at a scene which they little think will move their tenderness -- The Death of the Stag. -- How finely the artist has introduced the careful shepherdess alarmed for her little flock. The thought is beautiful, natural, and may be call'd a poetical digression. -- The figures are in general graceful; they are habited in dresses which were perhaps never worn in any age or country, yet they seem so becoming, elegant and easy, that we might imagine the artist had never seen any other. Every thing is touch'd with precision; the objects are all strongly reliev'd, yet they are softened with such delicacy, that there is not the least hardness or incongruity. This picture is worthy of the first cabinet in Europe; and even in such a situation, would draw particularly the attention of the curious. Can it be believ'd that a painter of this transcendant merit, who invented a stile of painting original and peculiar to himself, had never travelled from his native city of Harlem; and what it also extraordinary, he never had a patron or protector: his modesty, simplicity and retirement, kept him stranger, as it were, to his own merit, for he never knew the high price given for his pictures. His very superior talents made a journey to Italy unnecessary (Philip Wouvermans)|A Grand Stag Chase. When the Dutch school is accused of being vulgar and inelegant in their representations, the rule should be laid down with exceptions, and not made general; the picture before us is a striking instance of what is here advanced. The painter represents a grand Stag-Chase in a noble landscape, and we may without presumption affirm, that not part of the composition partakes of meanness or vulgarity. The country is gay, varied and natural; the buildings, gardens and water are delightful; the distance is grand and transparent; the serene clouds move with magic; the fore-ground is finish'd with a carefulness and accuracy that is nature itself. -- On the right of the piece he has raised a castle that looks like enchantment, and seems the abode of hospitality, gaiety and splendour; the inhabitants are amusing themselves differently in the mild climate, and open air; some near an artificial waterwork, some in the cool shade, and other regaling with good chear and music under the terminus on the left. The sweet colouring, and variety of middle tints in these parts, cannot be too much admired. -- We now come to the principal subject. The huntsmen are at the crisis of their sport; every countenance is full of expression; every horse and hound full of fire and impatient action. -- The women are seized with the spirit of the chace, and courageously take the water to be present at a scene which they little think will move their tenderness -- The Death of the Stag. -- How finely the artist has introduced the careful shepherdess alarmed for her little flock. The thought is beautiful, natural, and may be call'd a poetical digression. -- The figures are in general graceful; they are habited in dresses which were perhaps never worn in any age or country, yet they seem so becoming, elegant and easy, that we might imagine the artist had never seen any other. Every thing is touch'd with precision; the objects are all strongly reliev'd, yet they are softened with such delicacy, that there is not the least hardness or incongruity. This picture is worthy of the first cabinet in Europe; and even in such a situation, would draw particularly the attention of the curious. Can it be believ'd that a painter of this transcendant merit, who invented a stile of painting original and peculiar to himself, had never travelled from his native city of Harlem; and what it also extraordinary, he never had a patron or protector: his modesty, simplicity and retirement, kept him stranger, as it were, to his own merit, for he never knew the high price given for his pictures. His very superior talents made a journey to Italy unnecessary]] réalisée par Philip Wouvermans au prix de 152 gs. [72]
  • 1776.03.08/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Gorcum, in Holland, seen from the ferry at Worcum. -- The painter gives a greatness to the scene by a large mass of fine trees on the right, where he had introduced groups of figures merry-making; this thought relieves the distance, in which the town is represented. The water is agitated with a gale of wind, and painted with such uncommon spirit, that it even rivals Backhuysen (Vangoen)|A view of Gorcum, in Holland, seen from the ferry at Worcum. -- The painter gives a greatness to the scene by a large mass of fine trees on the right, where he had introduced groups of figures merry-making; this thought relieves the distance, in which the town is represented. The water is agitated with a gale of wind, and painted with such uncommon spirit, that it even rivals Backhuysen]] réalisée par Vangoen au prix de 44 gs. [73]
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