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  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The halt of an army -- A number of military men, and their female visitors, are dancing and regaling under a great marquis-tent, a group of servants and horses are near, and a view of a village is seen at a distance. It is a high finished and happy imitation of Wouvermans, and companion to lot 3. in the 1st day (Van Falens)|The halt of an army -- A number of military men, and their female visitors, are dancing and regaling under a great marquis-tent, a group of servants and horses are near, and a view of a village is seen at a distance. It is a high finished and happy imitation of Wouvermans, and companion to lot 3. in the 1st day]] réalisée par Van Falens au prix de 6 gs. [5]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The inside of a German barn, under this lofty and spacious roof, the family and cattle sojourn for the sever winter months, thereby avoiding the rigour of the season, and the danger of the wolves: the maid, with various utensils, is seen on the right; near the door, sits the housewife, attending a child, and giving alms to an old man who is asking charity. This scene gives a true and picturesque idea of the habitation and manner of the German peasantry: it is remarkably well finished, and painted with truth and spirit (Camphuysen)|The inside of a German barn, under this lofty and spacious roof, the family and cattle sojourn for the sever winter months, thereby avoiding the rigour of the season, and the danger of the wolves: the maid, with various utensils, is seen on the right; near the door, sits the housewife, attending a child, and giving alms to an old man who is asking charity. This scene gives a true and picturesque idea of the habitation and manner of the German peasantry: it is remarkably well finished, and painted with truth and spirit]] réalisée par Camphuysen au prix de 15 1/2 gs. [8]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An astronomer at his studies -- The old man is seated in his chair with his spectacles on, mending his pen; his book is open before him, and supported on a globe. This picture is well drawn and coloured, and approaches in merit to G. Dou, to whom this painter was the best disciple. Companion to lot 10. 1st day. (Dominico Van Toll)|An astronomer at his studies -- The old man is seated in his chair with his spectacles on, mending his pen; his book is open before him, and supported on a globe. This picture is well drawn and coloured, and approaches in merit to G. Dou, to whom this painter was the best disciple. Companion to lot 10. 1st day.]] réalisée par Dominico Van Toll. [11]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A gale at sea, with a view of a pier -- This small picture is as bright and clear as the art of painting will admit of; the light and shade are finely divided: the clouds foretel a storm, and the little boy as it were rejoicing at being near the port; while the man of war trusting to her anchor, braves the approaching danger (Backhuysen)|A gale at sea, with a view of a pier -- This small picture is as bright and clear as the art of painting will admit of; the light and shade are finely divided: the clouds foretel a storm, and the little boy as it were rejoicing at being near the port; while the man of war trusting to her anchor, braves the approaching danger]] réalisée par Backhuysen au prix de 14 1/2 gs. [15]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape, in which is introduced, a beautiful group of figures regaling at the door of an inn, a traveller is passing, who casts a wishful eye at their good cheer; a brick kiln, with a small distance, finish the piece -- This is a neat cabinet picture, painted with spirit, and great effect of light and shade (D. Teniers)|A landscape, in which is introduced, a beautiful group of figures regaling at the door of an inn, a traveller is passing, who casts a wishful eye at their good cheer; a brick kiln, with a small distance, finish the piece -- This is a neat cabinet picture, painted with spirit, and great effect of light and shade]] réalisée par D. Teniers. [16]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of the great church at Harlem, with the adjacent buildings, seen through an arch of the town house -- The street on the right is thrown into shadow, to give effect to the principal object, where the sun shines strongly, and clearly distinguished the various breaks and ornaments of this noble and antient gothic structure. The figures are numerous, and in the style of Adrian Vandevelde. This picture has not the minute detail of Vanderheyde, but it is equal to any of his works, in clearness and transparence; in the representation of the sunshine, and the striking effect of light and shade (Bergheyde)|A view of the great church at Harlem, with the adjacent buildings, seen through an arch of the town house -- The street on the right is thrown into shadow, to give effect to the principal object, where the sun shines strongly, and clearly distinguished the various breaks and ornaments of this noble and antient gothic structure. The figures are numerous, and in the style of Adrian Vandevelde. This picture has not the minute detail of Vanderheyde, but it is equal to any of his works, in clearness and transparence; in the representation of the sunshine, and the striking effect of light and shade]] réalisée par Bergheyde au prix de 12 gs. [18]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Schevelen -- This noted place Vangoen often painted, in various points of view; in this he has been very successful, the grandeur of the bold rising fore-grounds sic. throws the distance into a fine perspective: the figures, which are numerous, and employed with great propriety, make it a pleasing scene. This picture was always justly deemed one of his best works. (Vangoen)|A view of Schevelen -- This noted place Vangoen often painted, in various points of view; in this he has been very successful, the grandeur of the bold rising fore-grounds sic. throws the distance into a fine perspective: the figures, which are numerous, and employed with great propriety, make it a pleasing scene. This picture was always justly deemed one of his best works.]] réalisée par Vangoen au prix de 12 1/2 gs. [19]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A town on fire -- Through this subject is distressful, the superior abilities of this great artist, renders the scene grand and striking: it is truly worthy of a connoisseur. The fire rages most furiously on the other side of the bridge, and is spreading to a castle, whose inhabitants are in the most eager haste, and in every possible action to stop the progress of the flames, and to save their property; the heat is diffused through the whole picture, from the tremendous blaze in the center, where the fire bursts through every aperture, and current of rolling smoke carry large sparks of burning matter to the clouds; the hot reflections are equally communicated to the water and fore-ground, and brighten every object. The general effect of the piece would do honour to Rembrandt (Vanderneer)|A town on fire -- Through this subject is distressful, the superior abilities of this great artist, renders the scene grand and striking: it is truly worthy of a connoisseur. The fire rages most furiously on the other side of the bridge, and is spreading to a castle, whose inhabitants are in the most eager haste, and in every possible action to stop the progress of the flames, and to save their property; the heat is diffused through the whole picture, from the tremendous blaze in the center, where the fire bursts through every aperture, and current of rolling smoke carry large sparks of burning matter to the clouds; the hot reflections are equally communicated to the water and fore-ground, and brighten every object. The general effect of the piece would do honour to Rembrandt]] réalisée par Vanderneer au prix de 10 1/2 gs. [20]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[La femme avare, painted for one of the tales of Fontaine -- The story is well told by the poet, and the painter has acquitted himself to our wishes. The fair dame is in a terrible rage, to refund gold which she so much loves; to be outwitted by her gallant, and laughed at before her husband, who seems not to have the same agreeable sensations of the exulting petit-maitre. The expression is fine; the pencilling spirited as Teniers; the draperies and background rich and pleasant; and it is equal to his master Watteau (Lancret)|La femme avare, painted for one of the tales of Fontaine -- The story is well told by the poet, and the painter has acquitted himself to our wishes. The fair dame is in a terrible rage, to refund gold which she so much loves; to be outwitted by her gallant, and laughed at before her husband, who seems not to have the same agreeable sensations of the exulting petit-maitre. The expression is fine; the pencilling spirited as Teniers; the draperies and background rich and pleasant; and it is equal to his master Watteau]] réalisée par Lancret au prix de 16 1/2 gs. [25]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[On ne sàvise jàmais du tout -- The careful and jealous husband, who was perpetually distracting himself, and studying in what way to preserve his wife's virtue, is at last tricked. A basket of ashes is thrown on her, she is invited into the house to shake it off, in which the gallant is lodged, who hurries her to his apartment, and helps her brush off the dust, &c. A message is sent to her husband, who is very inquisitive and uneasy, and at last says, on sàvise jamais du tout. It is companion to the foregoing, and equal in merit. They are both engraved (Lancret)|On ne sàvise jàmais du tout -- The careful and jealous husband, who was perpetually distracting himself, and studying in what way to preserve his wife's virtue, is at last tricked. A basket of ashes is thrown on her, she is invited into the house to shake it off, in which the gallant is lodged, who hurries her to his apartment, and helps her brush off the dust, &c. A message is sent to her husband, who is very inquisitive and uneasy, and at last says, on sàvise jamais du tout. It is companion to the foregoing, and equal in merit. They are both engraved]] réalisée par Lancret. [26]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A portrait -- This piece shews, how early the Flemish school arrived at the excellence of colouring and portrait-painting. Porbus was the Flemish Titian, and one of the first improvers of the art, which was carried to the height of perfection by Rubens and Vandyck. The piece before us represents a Pope's Nuncio, as may be seen by his medal (Porbus)|A portrait -- This piece shews, how early the Flemish school arrived at the excellence of colouring and portrait-painting. Porbus was the Flemish Titian, and one of the first improvers of the art, which was carried to the height of perfection by Rubens and Vandyck. The piece before us represents a Pope's Nuncio, as may be seen by his medal]] réalisée par Porbus au prix de 8.8 gs. [27]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape -- This painter has the peculiar merit of representing sunshine; he may be called the Corregio of landscape. There is a glow universal; his objects are warm and animated, and by this he interests even with trifles; the ducks in the fore-ground are almost animated, and the horses and figures are as in action: The castle and distance also shew his extraordinary merits (Cuyp)|A landscape -- This painter has the peculiar merit of representing sunshine; he may be called the Corregio of landscape. There is a glow universal; his objects are warm and animated, and by this he interests even with trifles; the ducks in the fore-ground are almost animated, and the horses and figures are as in action: The castle and distance also shew his extraordinary merits]] réalisée par Cuyp au prix de 12 1/2 gs. [29]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An holy family -- The madona with a graceful simplicity, carefully supporting the infant Christ, while she beholds him with a divine reverence; the position of the child is easy, and he holds in his hand, the emblem of his suffering; the masses of light and shade are distributed in a grand style; the glowing and harmonious colouring gives great force and relief to the figures. Few of this master's works (if any) are in this kingdom, and what are in Italy, are more valued than those of Carlo Marratti (P. Berrettoni)|An holy family -- The madona with a graceful simplicity, carefully supporting the infant Christ, while she beholds him with a divine reverence; the position of the child is easy, and he holds in his hand, the emblem of his suffering; the masses of light and shade are distributed in a grand style; the glowing and harmonious colouring gives great force and relief to the figures. Few of this master's works (if any) are in this kingdom, and what are in Italy, are more valued than those of Carlo Marratti]] réalisée par P. Berrettoni au prix de 20 gs. [30]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The humble address of Joseph's brethren to buy corn -- The whole is painted with freedom and spirit; the groups are well disposed, the mass of light and shade, with the colouring, are harmonious; and we may justly pronounce this picture one of his best performances (A. Bloemart)|The humble address of Joseph's brethren to buy corn -- The whole is painted with freedom and spirit; the groups are well disposed, the mass of light and shade, with the colouring, are harmonious; and we may justly pronounce this picture one of his best performances]] réalisée par A. Bloemart au prix de 10 gs. [32]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The virgin holding the young Christ, with St. John -- The countenance of the virgin is sweet, and her action graceful; she supports the child with tenderness, holding a book in her left hand: John is on the right, pointing to the label with the Ecce Agnus Dei. This picture is perfect in the drawing, and has the glow and warmth peculiar to this artist. The landscape is a noble composition. It is a most undoubted original of the great Titian (Titian)|The virgin holding the young Christ, with St. John -- The countenance of the virgin is sweet, and her action graceful; she supports the child with tenderness, holding a book in her left hand: John is on the right, pointing to the label with the Ecce Agnus Dei. This picture is perfect in the drawing, and has the glow and warmth peculiar to this artist. The landscape is a noble composition. It is a most undoubted original of the great Titian]] réalisée par Titian. [34]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This picture is companion to one of the same master, Lot 36, first day -- It is a lively view of the remains of a shower, when the day is renewing its wonted chearfulness; there is a delicate pencil in this master which equals any in this line of painting (B.P. Ormeganck)|This picture is companion to one of the same master, Lot 36, first day -- It is a lively view of the remains of a shower, when the day is renewing its wonted chearfulness; there is a delicate pencil in this master which equals any in this line of painting]] réalisée par B.P. Ormeganck au prix de 15 gs. [35]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Vulcan brings the divine armour to Venus -- This picture is said to be painted originally for the Louvre, and represents in allegory, the regency of France delivering to Anne of Austria. Venus is seated towards the center, and a carpet is spread on the floor; the divine artificer is holding up a shield, and points to the arms of France, interwoven with steel and gold: the sword and the remainder of this rich armour lie near; the helmet is on a stand, guarded by two faithful dogs. A crimson silk curtain is drawn up to the top of the piece, and discoveres a toilette, worthy indeed of a Queen or a Goddess! it is a profusion of jewels, trinkets, ornaments, and chrystal vessels, placed pyramidically. The back-ground is the forge of Vulcan, with his operators at work. This picture may be considered as historical; it is supposed, that the figures are portraits of Anne of Austria, her son, and Cardinal Richelieu. It is certainly one of the highest finished pieces of the Dutch school, and painted by the desire of some great personage in that aera (Breughell)|Vulcan brings the divine armour to Venus -- This picture is said to be painted originally for the Louvre, and represents in allegory, the regency of France delivering to Anne of Austria. Venus is seated towards the center, and a carpet is spread on the floor; the divine artificer is holding up a shield, and points to the arms of France, interwoven with steel and gold: the sword and the remainder of this rich armour lie near; the helmet is on a stand, guarded by two faithful dogs. A crimson silk curtain is drawn up to the top of the piece, and discoveres a toilette, worthy indeed of a Queen or a Goddess! it is a profusion of jewels, trinkets, ornaments, and chrystal vessels, placed pyramidically. The back-ground is the forge of Vulcan, with his operators at work. This picture may be considered as historical; it is supposed, that the figures are portraits of Anne of Austria, her son, and Cardinal Richelieu. It is certainly one of the highest finished pieces of the Dutch school, and painted by the desire of some great personage in that aera]] réalisée par Breughell au prix de 9 gs. [39]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape and view of a river. -- A lofty mass of trees and buildings are seen on the left, and under their shade are many figures differently occupied in fishing, &c. On the right a ferry boat is crossing, a man stands at the head of it, and blows his trumpet to hail them at the opposite side: the reflection in the water and clouds are clear and transparent, and strong imitations of nature (S. Ruysdael)|A landscape and view of a river. -- A lofty mass of trees and buildings are seen on the left, and under their shade are many figures differently occupied in fishing, &c. On the right a ferry boat is crossing, a man stands at the head of it, and blows his trumpet to hail them at the opposite side: the reflection in the water and clouds are clear and transparent, and strong imitations of nature]] réalisée par S. Ruysdael au prix de 23 1/2 gs. [41]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The inside of a church in the Italian stile of architecture. -- The great effect given by preserving the true lines of perspective, with a knowledge of the aerial colouring, is conspicuous in this picture. The principal of light is thrown with judgment in the centre, and a particular ray of sunshine pierces through a window of the dome, and harmonizes with the other bright parts. 'Tis full of figures in different acts of adoration and reverence, habited according to the times, in agreeable Spanish dresses (De Lorme)|The inside of a church in the Italian stile of architecture. -- The great effect given by preserving the true lines of perspective, with a knowledge of the aerial colouring, is conspicuous in this picture. The principal of light is thrown with judgment in the centre, and a particular ray of sunshine pierces through a window of the dome, and harmonizes with the other bright parts. 'Tis full of figures in different acts of adoration and reverence, habited according to the times, in agreeable Spanish dresses]] réalisée par De Lorme au prix de 25 [?] gs. [44]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The shepherds offering. -- This is one of the highest finish'ed pieces of the Bolognese school, but yet the spirit of the pencil may be seen by the nice observer. The Virgin, with the Saviour is placed in the centre of the piece, and draws our first attention: an angel is near assisting, and Joseph looks with adoration and pleasure; a shephedr kneels, blows his pipe, and offers his respectful tribute; others on the right are bringing their offerings with joy and adoration. This is a picture of high merit, and resembles the most careful works of the great Annibal Carracci (Mola)|The shepherds offering. -- This is one of the highest finish'ed pieces of the Bolognese school, but yet the spirit of the pencil may be seen by the nice observer. The Virgin, with the Saviour is placed in the centre of the piece, and draws our first attention: an angel is near assisting, and Joseph looks with adoration and pleasure; a shephedr kneels, blows his pipe, and offers his respectful tribute; others on the right are bringing their offerings with joy and adoration. This is a picture of high merit, and resembles the most careful works of the great Annibal Carracci]] réalisée par Mola au prix de 50 gs. [45]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus and Adonis. -- The finish'd model for the great picture in the Palais Royal at Paris, which in some respects it exceeds, particularly in the expression of the goddess, who is looking up to her lover with affection and tenderness: She is taking her farewell; has softness in every feature; and an air mingled with anxiety, foreboding ill. The fore-short'ning of this head is a master-piece of art. Adonis suports the fond goddess against his breast, but appears impatient for the chace. An arch Cupid lies by the knee of Venus, touch'd with the most beautiful middle-tints; the landscape-part also exceeds that of the great picture; and is clear and bold. The draperies, and colouring in general, are in the high excellence of the Venetian school; the touch is so light, and the colours so undisturbed and pure, that they seem blown on the canvas. This manner has been constantly attempted by others; Rubens and Teniers have been most sucessful in their studies of this purity of pencil. -- engraved (P. Veronese)|Venus and Adonis. -- The finish'd model for the great picture in the Palais Royal at Paris, which in some respects it exceeds, particularly in the expression of the goddess, who is looking up to her lover with affection and tenderness: She is taking her farewell; has softness in every feature; and an air mingled with anxiety, foreboding ill. The fore-short'ning of this head is a master-piece of art. Adonis suports the fond goddess against his breast, but appears impatient for the chace. An arch Cupid lies by the knee of Venus, touch'd with the most beautiful middle-tints; the landscape-part also exceeds that of the great picture; and is clear and bold. The draperies, and colouring in general, are in the high excellence of the Venetian school; the touch is so light, and the colours so undisturbed and pure, that they seem blown on the canvas. This manner has been constantly attempted by others; Rubens and Teniers have been most sucessful in their studies of this purity of pencil. -- engraved]] réalisée par P. Veronese au prix de 8 gs. [47]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Jacob's departure, with his camels, flocks, and family. -- The landscape is well composed and clear; the different animals are mingled in the most pleasing group, and variey of shapes and tints; and gives a lively idea of those ancient pastoral times of the patriarch (C. Sachtleven)|Jacob's departure, with his camels, flocks, and family. -- The landscape is well composed and clear; the different animals are mingled in the most pleasing group, and variey of shapes and tints; and gives a lively idea of those ancient pastoral times of the patriarch]] réalisée par C. Sachtleven au prix de 12 1/2 gs. [48]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A landscape, a representation of a rural scene from nature. The colouring of the sky, and the blossoms on the trees, denote it the spring-time; the amazing spirit and boldness of the painting is properly adapted to the rusticity of the landscape. The bright willow trees, stripped of their bark, make a most striking and natural contrast of light and shade. The distant hills on the left, gilded by a gleam of sun-shine, is an instance of the judgment of this master, and what advantage and force he gave his works, by introducing these fortunate circumstances of nature, unattended to by other artists (J. Ruysdael)|A landscape, a representation of a rural scene from nature. The colouring of the sky, and the blossoms on the trees, denote it the spring-time; the amazing spirit and boldness of the painting is properly adapted to the rusticity of the landscape. The bright willow trees, stripped of their bark, make a most striking and natural contrast of light and shade. The distant hills on the left, gilded by a gleam of sun-shine, is an instance of the judgment of this master, and what advantage and force he gave his works, by introducing these fortunate circumstances of nature, unattended to by other artists]] réalisée par J. Ruysdael au prix de 31 1/2 gs. [51]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An evening entertainment. -- A large family are assembled at the front of a cabaret, amusing themselves with vocal and instrumental music: a venerable old man is seated on the right with his favourite daughter near him, who is both handsome and graceful. The good woman in blue, the piper and others, are happy strokes of the pencil of this agreeable artist. The tints of the house are finely introduced; the landscape is worth of examination; and we may justly recommended sic. this picture as a very fine specimen of the master (Tilburgh)|An evening entertainment. -- A large family are assembled at the front of a cabaret, amusing themselves with vocal and instrumental music: a venerable old man is seated on the right with his favourite daughter near him, who is both handsome and graceful. The good woman in blue, the piper and others, are happy strokes of the pencil of this agreeable artist. The tints of the house are finely introduced; the landscape is worth of examination; and we may justly recommended sic. this picture as a very fine specimen of the master]] réalisée par Tilburgh. [53]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of trees, barns and cottages, on the edge of a canal, which runs with a beautiful gradation from the right, and dimishing perspectively to the distance. The scene is simple, but truth obliges us to confess 'tis the most finish'd and clear picture that can be seen of this master (Vangoen)|A view of trees, barns and cottages, on the edge of a canal, which runs with a beautiful gradation from the right, and dimishing perspectively to the distance. The scene is simple, but truth obliges us to confess 'tis the most finish'd and clear picture that can be seen of this master]] réalisée par Vangoen au prix de 10 gs. [54]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The battle of Lepanto, fought between the Turks and the confederate fleets of Pope Pius the Fifth, Philip the Second of Spain, and the Venetians. His Holiness furnished a few galleys and men; Philip some part of the armament, and a brave commander, Don John of Austria, his natural brother, the remainder was provided by the Republic; the success was beyond their warmest wishes; twenty thousand infidels perishing in the conflict, and leaving the sea to the holy triple diadem. We take the liberty of repating the memorable exclamation of his Holiness on receiving the news of this signal victory: There was a man sent from God, and he was called John. -- The sharpest contest appears on the left between two vessels of the contending powers: the fort fires to assist her friend; and Turkish gallies and masts are seen sinking. In the centre is opened a little visto or horizon, which shews the battle ranged, and the great fury on both sides; though it is so fierce a combat, every thing is distinguishable, and not unintelligibly wrapt up in smoak and confusion, which is too often the case in the case in these subjects. The shipping are rigg;d with exactness, and the sterns, ornaments, &c. precisely according to the models of those times; the smoak is in the most natural, rolling, and evaporating forms; the water is transparent; the whole has a magnificent air, and must certainly please, as it represents the msot singal sic sea fight recorded in history. (B. Peters)|The battle of Lepanto, fought between the Turks and the confederate fleets of Pope Pius the Fifth, Philip the Second of Spain, and the Venetians. His Holiness furnished a few galleys and men; Philip some part of the armament, and a brave commander, Don John of Austria, his natural brother, the remainder was provided by the Republic; the success was beyond their warmest wishes; twenty thousand infidels perishing in the conflict, and leaving the sea to the holy triple diadem. We take the liberty of repating the memorable exclamation of his Holiness on receiving the news of this signal victory: There was a man sent from God, and he was called John. -- The sharpest contest appears on the left between two vessels of the contending powers: the fort fires to assist her friend; and Turkish gallies and masts are seen sinking. In the centre is opened a little visto or horizon, which shews the battle ranged, and the great fury on both sides; though it is so fierce a combat, every thing is distinguishable, and not unintelligibly wrapt up in smoak and confusion, which is too often the case in the case in these subjects. The shipping are rigg;d with exactness, and the sterns, ornaments, &c. precisely according to the models of those times; the smoak is in the most natural, rolling, and evaporating forms; the water is transparent; the whole has a magnificent air, and must certainly please, as it represents the msot singal sic sea fight recorded in history.]] réalisée par B. Peters au prix de 28 gs. [57]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Aquarius, or January -- On the right hand of the picture, sits a middle-aged woman, with a girl leaning on her knee, receiving a cake; behind, stands a boy, who wishes to partake of their bounty: on the left is the careful housewife, with her attendant, who has prepared the gay repast for the twelfth night. In the distance are three lads, with the star which is a sport in the low countries, called Drie Koningen, or three kings. In the center flows a river, and a man at the fountain explains the sign of the Zodiac. The portraits in this piece are remarkably natural and pleasing; the begging boy is admirable, and appears like Le Nain in his finest manner; the landscape is in a fine style: the whole makes a most agreeable cabinet piece, brilliant, natural, and full of harmony. The twelve following pictures painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden." (Peter Snyers)|Aquarius, or January -- On the right hand of the picture, sits a middle-aged woman, with a girl leaning on her knee, receiving a cake; behind, stands a boy, who wishes to partake of their bounty: on the left is the careful housewife, with her attendant, who has prepared the gay repast for the twelfth night. In the distance are three lads, with the star which is a sport in the low countries, called Drie Koningen, or three kings. In the center flows a river, and a man at the fountain explains the sign of the Zodiac. The portraits in this piece are remarkably natural and pleasing; the begging boy is admirable, and appears like Le Nain in his finest manner; the landscape is in a fine style: the whole makes a most agreeable cabinet piece, brilliant, natural, and full of harmony. The twelve following pictures painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden."]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 370 gs. [58]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Pisces, or February -- On the right is an old gardener, with two pots of flowers of the season, he is accompanied by a boy, who has in his hand the sign of the Zodiac. These two figures, as well as the two females on the left, are most faithful imitations of nature. The heads, draperies, flowers, &c. are finished with an accuracy and truth, that would do honour to Gerard Dou. In the back ground, are figures dancing in masquerade, which is a custom in the low countries, on particular days of this season. The general effect of this piece is clear, striking, and beautiful. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Pisces, or February -- On the right is an old gardener, with two pots of flowers of the season, he is accompanied by a boy, who has in his hand the sign of the Zodiac. These two figures, as well as the two females on the left, are most faithful imitations of nature. The heads, draperies, flowers, &c. are finished with an accuracy and truth, that would do honour to Gerard Dou. In the back ground, are figures dancing in masquerade, which is a custom in the low countries, on particular days of this season. The general effect of this piece is clear, striking, and beautiful. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 371 gs. [59]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Aries, or March -- In the front of this piece is a group of six figures, a woman is weighing figs and delivering them to a boy, who looks wishfully at them; in the centre, a most beautiful peasant girl holds a bit of salmon, and points to it, intimating that the fishermen are now to prepare for their sports; in the back part of the group, a boy holds a Ram, which is the sign, or season represented, and the artist has not forgot the flowers peculiar to the month, which are painted with great truth and delicacy. The whole is rich, full of nature, and has a fine winter scene for a back ground. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Aries, or March -- In the front of this piece is a group of six figures, a woman is weighing figs and delivering them to a boy, who looks wishfully at them; in the centre, a most beautiful peasant girl holds a bit of salmon, and points to it, intimating that the fishermen are now to prepare for their sports; in the back part of the group, a boy holds a Ram, which is the sign, or season represented, and the artist has not forgot the flowers peculiar to the month, which are painted with great truth and delicacy. The whole is rich, full of nature, and has a fine winter scene for a back ground. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 372 gs. [60]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Taurus, or April -- Now nature begins to unfold her beautiful and luxuriant stores, and to requite the care of the florist, with her gay variegated and splendid productions. In this piece, the painter (who was also a florist) represents the scene in a flower a garden, wherein he introduced his own portrait pointing to an auricula; in the centre, a young girl is sitting near a bed of tulips, and tempted to pluck; the whole fore-ground is covered with tulips, anemonies, ranunculas, hyacinths, and the other rich growths of the spring; so that this brilliant picture may be called a flower-piece of the first merit: in the distance of the garden, are figures enjoying the fragrance of the season: in the left of the piece, is a statue on a pedestal, the basso relief whereof further illustrates the time of the year. The twelve following pictures painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Taurus, or April -- Now nature begins to unfold her beautiful and luxuriant stores, and to requite the care of the florist, with her gay variegated and splendid productions. In this piece, the painter (who was also a florist) represents the scene in a flower a garden, wherein he introduced his own portrait pointing to an auricula; in the centre, a young girl is sitting near a bed of tulips, and tempted to pluck; the whole fore-ground is covered with tulips, anemonies, ranunculas, hyacinths, and the other rich growths of the spring; so that this brilliant picture may be called a flower-piece of the first merit: in the distance of the garden, are figures enjoying the fragrance of the season: in the left of the piece, is a statue on a pedestal, the basso relief whereof further illustrates the time of the year. The twelve following pictures painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 373 gs. [61]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Gemini, or May -- Nature now enlivens the scene, and appears in her gayest liveries, reviving and increasing the animal and vegetable creation: the painter, to accompany such a luxuriant scene, has decorated his principle figure with gayety, who, with the attendant, is admiring chaplets and garlands of flowers. In the distance, are numerous groups of peasants of both sexes, dancing and enjoying the return of this happy season; a grand castle adorns the distance, which concludes with a wood scene in full foliage. The twins with a bird's nest particularize the month. There is harmony in this picture, and the characters are beautiful and natural. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Gemini, or May -- Nature now enlivens the scene, and appears in her gayest liveries, reviving and increasing the animal and vegetable creation: the painter, to accompany such a luxuriant scene, has decorated his principle figure with gayety, who, with the attendant, is admiring chaplets and garlands of flowers. In the distance, are numerous groups of peasants of both sexes, dancing and enjoying the return of this happy season; a grand castle adorns the distance, which concludes with a wood scene in full foliage. The twins with a bird's nest particularize the month. There is harmony in this picture, and the characters are beautiful and natural. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 374 gs. [62]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cancer, or June -- The painter in this piece represents market women bringing strawberries, cherries, and other productions of the season, and offering them to sell to a lady who is attended by her maid, who invites the peasant to quench her thirst; in the centre, a woman is taking shell-fish from a basket; which, with the other accompanyments are so amazingly painted, that they may be called a perfect deception. The portraits introduced, are high-finished, pleasant, and natural. The sun glows in the distance, on a rich landscape, varied with farms, canals, animals, &c. The whole beautifully representing the intention of the painter, which he further explains, by the particular sign of the shell-fish in the front. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Cancer, or June -- The painter in this piece represents market women bringing strawberries, cherries, and other productions of the season, and offering them to sell to a lady who is attended by her maid, who invites the peasant to quench her thirst; in the centre, a woman is taking shell-fish from a basket; which, with the other accompanyments are so amazingly painted, that they may be called a perfect deception. The portraits introduced, are high-finished, pleasant, and natural. The sun glows in the distance, on a rich landscape, varied with farms, canals, animals, &c. The whole beautifully representing the intention of the painter, which he further explains, by the particular sign of the shell-fish in the front. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 375 gs. [63]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Leo, or July -- In this month, the painter has represented the sun extending his rays on a fertile landscape and influencing the whole scene with a pleasing warmth. On the left, is a fine featured market woman and her little attendant, with a store of herbs, fruits and flowers, highly and beautifully finished: the lion on a pedestal explains the sign of the Zodiac, throwing a fountain of water from his mouth, which a thirsty boy catches: the wiser pilgrim, who sits near, and seems tired with his day's journey, holds a pocket flask, from which he is to taste a liquor better suited to his age and fatigues: a ruddy healthy damsel appears on the right with a bundle of corn, intimating that they are soon to expect the golden harvest. -- This piece cannot be too much admired, the beauty of the characters, the light and shade, basso relief, landscape and colouring, all combining to make it one of the most desirable cabinet pictures. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Leo, or July -- In this month, the painter has represented the sun extending his rays on a fertile landscape and influencing the whole scene with a pleasing warmth. On the left, is a fine featured market woman and her little attendant, with a store of herbs, fruits and flowers, highly and beautifully finished: the lion on a pedestal explains the sign of the Zodiac, throwing a fountain of water from his mouth, which a thirsty boy catches: the wiser pilgrim, who sits near, and seems tired with his day's journey, holds a pocket flask, from which he is to taste a liquor better suited to his age and fatigues: a ruddy healthy damsel appears on the right with a bundle of corn, intimating that they are soon to expect the golden harvest. -- This piece cannot be too much admired, the beauty of the characters, the light and shade, basso relief, landscape and colouring, all combining to make it one of the most desirable cabinet pictures. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 376 gs. [64]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Virgo, or August -- The painter represents the season by a warm sun, that glows on a landscape, and communicates to the several objects: a lady, richly habited, on the left of the piece, is taking off her cloak, and has on a white drapery; two lackeys present her the choicest fruits and flowers of the season; which are also dispersed carelessly in the fore ground, and deserve the highest commendation for finishing and colouring. Towards the distance, the plough is going, by which is recommended diligence to the husbandman; and the opulent city, not far off, is shewn as a good market, to dispose of the fruits of his industry. He has not forgot the windmill, as necessary to country business. The landscape is well ornamented with trees; the composition is equally rich and agreeable: And on the right stands a woman, attending a little maiden, as an emblem of the sign of the Zodiac. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Virgo, or August -- The painter represents the season by a warm sun, that glows on a landscape, and communicates to the several objects: a lady, richly habited, on the left of the piece, is taking off her cloak, and has on a white drapery; two lackeys present her the choicest fruits and flowers of the season; which are also dispersed carelessly in the fore ground, and deserve the highest commendation for finishing and colouring. Towards the distance, the plough is going, by which is recommended diligence to the husbandman; and the opulent city, not far off, is shewn as a good market, to dispose of the fruits of his industry. He has not forgot the windmill, as necessary to country business. The landscape is well ornamented with trees; the composition is equally rich and agreeable: And on the right stands a woman, attending a little maiden, as an emblem of the sign of the Zodiac. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 377 gs. [65]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Libra, or September -- The painter seems to take peculiar pleasure in describing this luxuriant season; and has certainly succeeded greatly, in every particular of his subject. He introduces an elderly woman, balancing a pair of scales who is preparing to weigh a bunch of grapes, which the two boys who are near, seem very impatient of; her stand is fully grapes, peaches, cellery, &c. On the left, sits a young woman delivering walnuts to a boy. The portraits of the four young people are remarkably striking and beautiful. And there are people indulging festivity, at the door of a house not far off. The landscape is delightful: the hills are transparent, the clouds are in a state of motion, and a gleam of sunshine catches on a village, towards the distance, that gives an uncommon brightness and effect. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Libra, or September -- The painter seems to take peculiar pleasure in describing this luxuriant season; and has certainly succeeded greatly, in every particular of his subject. He introduces an elderly woman, balancing a pair of scales who is preparing to weigh a bunch of grapes, which the two boys who are near, seem very impatient of; her stand is fully grapes, peaches, cellery, &c. On the left, sits a young woman delivering walnuts to a boy. The portraits of the four young people are remarkably striking and beautiful. And there are people indulging festivity, at the door of a house not far off. The landscape is delightful: the hills are transparent, the clouds are in a state of motion, and a gleam of sunshine catches on a village, towards the distance, that gives an uncommon brightness and effect. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 378 gs. [66]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Scorio, or October -- On the right of the picture, two young country-women are bringing their wares to market, an arch boy has pull'd over one of the baskets, and strew'd the mushrooms on the ground, for which she is reprimanding the little culprit; her companion is laden with grapes, &c. and there is another sly boy near, who would be glad to play the same gambol, and gather her sweeter booty. On the left, there is an old sportsman, equally acute, wishing to entertain himself with some pleasantry, laden with game; and near him, is a young one, who has had no successs, and dreading the laugh of his comrades, is purchasing with silver, what he could not procure with lead. Further on, is the village of Saint Job, with the representation of the cattle fair, held there this season: and the scene concludes with a view of the distant hills. The portraits in this piece are admirable, and the consciousness of the young sportsman finely expres'd. The partridges and other still-life is inimitable. On the whole, this composition is rich and beautiful, and describes well the abundance of this pleasant season. The sun still retains warmth enough to give a lustre to the subject, and enliven the scene. The sign Scorpio is painted on a rock, in the right of the fore-ground. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Scorio, or October -- On the right of the picture, two young country-women are bringing their wares to market, an arch boy has pull'd over one of the baskets, and strew'd the mushrooms on the ground, for which she is reprimanding the little culprit; her companion is laden with grapes, &c. and there is another sly boy near, who would be glad to play the same gambol, and gather her sweeter booty. On the left, there is an old sportsman, equally acute, wishing to entertain himself with some pleasantry, laden with game; and near him, is a young one, who has had no successs, and dreading the laugh of his comrades, is purchasing with silver, what he could not procure with lead. Further on, is the village of Saint Job, with the representation of the cattle fair, held there this season: and the scene concludes with a view of the distant hills. The portraits in this piece are admirable, and the consciousness of the young sportsman finely expres'd. The partridges and other still-life is inimitable. On the whole, this composition is rich and beautiful, and describes well the abundance of this pleasant season. The sun still retains warmth enough to give a lustre to the subject, and enliven the scene. The sign Scorpio is painted on a rock, in the right of the fore-ground. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 379 gs. [67]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Saggiturius, or November -- The painter here shews us, that warm suns and bright days are vanished; and introduced a most plentiful cargo of fruits and garden stuff, which a good woman is dealing out to her neighbours. On the right, is a fine contrasted group, in which is introduced, the portrait of a well known pilgrim, who, notwithstanding the disadvantage of size and shape, paid many visits to our lady of Loretto, and seems now just returned from his fatiguing journey. A navigable river washes the walls of a city *This city is called Willebrooke on the Scheld, between Brussels and Antwerp near at hand, in the environs of which, numbers of figures are busy, and eagerly employed in moving provisions, casks, merchandize, &c. by which the painter intimates the time of laying in the winter stock for a provision when debarr'd the sports and pleasures of the field and garden. An African in a hunting dress, with his bow and quiver, mingled in the group, describes the Sagittarius. This picture is finely composed, the figures are agreeably and natural, the fruits and garden stuff are remarkably well finished; and the general effect clear and striking. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Saggiturius, or November -- The painter here shews us, that warm suns and bright days are vanished; and introduced a most plentiful cargo of fruits and garden stuff, which a good woman is dealing out to her neighbours. On the right, is a fine contrasted group, in which is introduced, the portrait of a well known pilgrim, who, notwithstanding the disadvantage of size and shape, paid many visits to our lady of Loretto, and seems now just returned from his fatiguing journey. A navigable river washes the walls of a city *This city is called Willebrooke on the Scheld, between Brussels and Antwerp near at hand, in the environs of which, numbers of figures are busy, and eagerly employed in moving provisions, casks, merchandize, &c. by which the painter intimates the time of laying in the winter stock for a provision when debarr'd the sports and pleasures of the field and garden. An African in a hunting dress, with his bow and quiver, mingled in the group, describes the Sagittarius. This picture is finely composed, the figures are agreeably and natural, the fruits and garden stuff are remarkably well finished; and the general effect clear and striking. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 380 gs. [68]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Capricorn, or December -- The painter here describes the close of the year, and the evening of life; but he enlivens and contrasts the scene, by introducing two fine youths: the good old grand-dame continues to the last to provide for the table; and by the man roasting his chesnuts, the artist means to describe the necessity of warmth, at this advanced and cold season. In the distance, the whole is winter, and snow falling; the rivers are frozen, and figures skaiting, and taking winter amusements, are so finely described, that they not only gain our approbration, but our highest applause. The portraits of the old couple are a master-piece; and this decrepid time of life is beautifully contrasted by the fine boys standing near them. In short, the painter has exhausted his art, to make this piece one of the most uncommon and elegant cabinet pictures ever painted. The boy holding the goat describes the Capricron. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden. (Peter Snyers)|Capricorn, or December -- The painter here describes the close of the year, and the evening of life; but he enlivens and contrasts the scene, by introducing two fine youths: the good old grand-dame continues to the last to provide for the table; and by the man roasting his chesnuts, the artist means to describe the necessity of warmth, at this advanced and cold season. In the distance, the whole is winter, and snow falling; the rivers are frozen, and figures skaiting, and taking winter amusements, are so finely described, that they not only gain our approbration, but our highest applause. The portraits of the old couple are a master-piece; and this decrepid time of life is beautifully contrasted by the fine boys standing near them. In short, the painter has exhausted his art, to make this piece one of the most uncommon and elegant cabinet pictures ever painted. The boy holding the goat describes the Capricron. The twelve following pictures are painted by that celebrated Master Peter Snyers, born at Antwerp in the year 1694; whose works are in the greatest repute throughout Europe, and in his native country, they are in such high estimation, that they were publickly shewn for several years, with universal approbation, and brought in a maintenance to the proprietors, who paid a very large sum of money for them. In this elaborate work, the artist has considered his subject, like a man of taste and genius, and has introduced every circumstance that could strike the eye with pleasure, and illustrate the season he would represent: sometimes he exhibits the most agreeable and natural portraits, and explains and assists his ideas, by personating the corresponding signs of the Zodiac in the group, as in Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn; at other times he throws such a profusion of herbs, fruits and flowers, that we decided without hesitation the meaning of the artist, and can venture to pronounce him particularly happy, in uniting the beauties and excellencies of Vanhuysum, Le Nain, Mieris, and Van Uden.]] réalisée par Peter Snyers au prix de 381 gs. [69]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Apollo at the Bath, attended by sea nymphs and tritons -- It is an allegory to shew that the sun sets in the ocean, and the empty chariot stopt by the Cupids, intimates that the morning career is not begun, and the river nymph on the left, denotes the sea to be the grand receptacle of all lesser waters. We do not remember to have seen a more captivating model; and every part is grace, elegance, and precision. (P. Cortona)|Apollo at the Bath, attended by sea nymphs and tritons -- It is an allegory to shew that the sun sets in the ocean, and the empty chariot stopt by the Cupids, intimates that the morning career is not begun, and the river nymph on the left, denotes the sea to be the grand receptacle of all lesser waters. We do not remember to have seen a more captivating model; and every part is grace, elegance, and precision.]] réalisée par P. Cortona au prix de 17 gs. [70]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Anthony and the infant Jesus -- The legend of the Catholick Church says, that this pious man had frequently prayed to see the infant Christ; that at length his prayers were heard, and the divine apparition visited him, as he was studying the scriptures. The saint seems sensible of the heavenly presence, and is prostrating himself in adoration and humility: the God-head touches the holy man, blesses him, and expresses, ineffable sweetness, grace, and condescension: this figure is beautiful, light, aërial, and more than mortal, and does more honour to the painter, than any thing we have seen from his hand. The masses of light and shade are broad and bold, the pencil delicate, yet masterly and free; the colouring equal to the warmest of Vandyck; the outline correct as Carracci, and the grandeur, grace, and elegance, worthy of Raphael. It required but few such pictures to immortalize the artist, and gain him the epithet which he bears in Spain, of El Divinos Morillios (Morillio)|St. Anthony and the infant Jesus -- The legend of the Catholick Church says, that this pious man had frequently prayed to see the infant Christ; that at length his prayers were heard, and the divine apparition visited him, as he was studying the scriptures. The saint seems sensible of the heavenly presence, and is prostrating himself in adoration and humility: the God-head touches the holy man, blesses him, and expresses, ineffable sweetness, grace, and condescension: this figure is beautiful, light, aërial, and more than mortal, and does more honour to the painter, than any thing we have seen from his hand. The masses of light and shade are broad and bold, the pencil delicate, yet masterly and free; the colouring equal to the warmest of Vandyck; the outline correct as Carracci, and the grandeur, grace, and elegance, worthy of Raphael. It required but few such pictures to immortalize the artist, and gain him the epithet which he bears in Spain, of El Divinos Morillios]] réalisée par Morillio au prix de 180 gs. [72]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand hern hunting -- At first sight, if we cast the eye on the fore-ground of this picture, enriched with such a multitude of beautiful figures, horses, &c. we are almost ready to prounounce, that it will sail in the distance; but, this is so far from being the case, that it may be said, there scarcely exists landscape that excels it in this particular: we are carried, by the gentlest and sweetest gradations from the fore ground, through fertile fields, woods and gardens, interspersed with various and pleasing objects; such as rivers, lakes, hill and dale, farms, bridges, fort, castle, and city; 'till the painter brings us to the distance, where he shews a sublimity of taste, in the shapes and grandeur of mountains, hills, and rocks: we may suppose, that he has worked on this part in a kind of rapture, as he seems to exult in describing those bold objects of nature, which the retired artist of Haerlem had never seen in reality. We must certainly grant him this, with his other excellences: the hern hunting is represented with peculiar propriety. In the front, a lady has retired to a lake, and is presented by a sportsman with part of his success; near them is reclined a hawker, attentive to the moment when his birds are to be called for; another is offering a tassel to a lady, entreating her to partake of the amusement and fortune of the day. The sportsmen are all in eager action, and ride with the utmost impetuosity, looking upwards to the objects in which they seem so interested. We shall conclude, by remarking, that this pieces is equal in merit to its companion; and that we Devoutly wish that such jewels may never be separated, or carried from us by foreigners, who are known to give the most generous prices for this favourite master.*A picture of Wouvermans, at the Duke of Choiseul's sale, was sold for 700 louis d'ors. (Philip Wouvermans)|A grand hern hunting -- At first sight, if we cast the eye on the fore-ground of this picture, enriched with such a multitude of beautiful figures, horses, &c. we are almost ready to prounounce, that it will sail in the distance; but, this is so far from being the case, that it may be said, there scarcely exists landscape that excels it in this particular: we are carried, by the gentlest and sweetest gradations from the fore ground, through fertile fields, woods and gardens, interspersed with various and pleasing objects; such as rivers, lakes, hill and dale, farms, bridges, fort, castle, and city; 'till the painter brings us to the distance, where he shews a sublimity of taste, in the shapes and grandeur of mountains, hills, and rocks: we may suppose, that he has worked on this part in a kind of rapture, as he seems to exult in describing those bold objects of nature, which the retired artist of Haerlem had never seen in reality. We must certainly grant him this, with his other excellences: the hern hunting is represented with peculiar propriety. In the front, a lady has retired to a lake, and is presented by a sportsman with part of his success; near them is reclined a hawker, attentive to the moment when his birds are to be called for; another is offering a tassel to a lady, entreating her to partake of the amusement and fortune of the day. The sportsmen are all in eager action, and ride with the utmost impetuosity, looking upwards to the objects in which they seem so interested. We shall conclude, by remarking, that this pieces is equal in merit to its companion; and that we Devoutly wish that such jewels may never be separated, or carried from us by foreigners, who are known to give the most generous prices for this favourite master.*A picture of Wouvermans, at the Duke of Choiseul's sale, was sold for 700 louis d'ors.]] réalisée par Philip Wouvermans au prix de 100 gs. [73]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape. -- This great artist has described his subject with superior abilities; the flash of lightning is just past, and the dreadful effects appear in the affrighted figures and animals. The great tree is shiver'd; the oxen drawing the cart have fallen with terror; the alarmed travellers are covering themselves with their draperies, and the action of their hands, denotes the dread and apprehension of their minds. On the right appears a grand castle, on which a gleam of silver light is thrown, with an air of dignity and sublimity peculiar to this great man. This picture has a fine effect, and may justly be pronounced one of his best landscapes, for it is of such sterling value, that a sight of it shou'd be a perpetual lesson to artists in future generations. Annotation. When the subsequent school of French landscape-painters had so great a model, 'tis suprising they should run into such egregious errors in their compositions of this subject. They generally paint the heavens in a glare, with white flashes of lightning, unskilfully drawing the eye to an object, which (according to their way of representing it) has very little, if any beauty. -- In the foreground they also put numbers of figures and animals, scampering twenty different ways, distracting the eye with an additional absurdity, as they shew the cause and effect at the very same instant of time, which cannot be, unless their figures were like Bayes's in the Rehearsal -- The very brisk Lightning itself. They may say in defence, that the flashes may be supposed to be repeated and seconded by others. -- It is their best and only excuse (Nic. Poussin)|A Landscape. -- This great artist has described his subject with superior abilities; the flash of lightning is just past, and the dreadful effects appear in the affrighted figures and animals. The great tree is shiver'd; the oxen drawing the cart have fallen with terror; the alarmed travellers are covering themselves with their draperies, and the action of their hands, denotes the dread and apprehension of their minds. On the right appears a grand castle, on which a gleam of silver light is thrown, with an air of dignity and sublimity peculiar to this great man. This picture has a fine effect, and may justly be pronounced one of his best landscapes, for it is of such sterling value, that a sight of it shou'd be a perpetual lesson to artists in future generations. Annotation. When the subsequent school of French landscape-painters had so great a model, 'tis suprising they should run into such egregious errors in their compositions of this subject. They generally paint the heavens in a glare, with white flashes of lightning, unskilfully drawing the eye to an object, which (according to their way of representing it) has very little, if any beauty. -- In the foreground they also put numbers of figures and animals, scampering twenty different ways, distracting the eye with an additional absurdity, as they shew the cause and effect at the very same instant of time, which cannot be, unless their figures were like Bayes's in the Rehearsal -- The very brisk Lightning itself. They may say in defence, that the flashes may be supposed to be repeated and seconded by others. -- It is their best and only excuse]] réalisée par Nic. Poussin. [74]
  • 1776.03.09/ maison de ventes : Langford. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Holy Family. -- This picture produces so striking an effect, that it becomes impossible to mistake the master; an uncommon glow and warmth astonish at first view, and enrapture on examination; the Virgin has all that sweet-smiling soft beauty and grace that characterize the artist, and have gain'd him hitherto the prize. The Saviour is in a natural and loose attitude; the Joseph is also grand, and out of the common path of painting. 'Tis usual, and indeed necessary, in pictures of this consequence, to attest their originality; the purchaser shall have the most authentic documents and certificates which are transmitted to us; yet these things were never more useless than in the present instance. For every touch of the pencil; every line of the drawing; all! all! proclaim it the work of the immortal Corregio! -- The learned Connoisseur will find a satisfactory certificate in his own judgment, and the merit of this wonderful piece of art (Antonio Allegri, call'd Corregio)|An Holy Family. -- This picture produces so striking an effect, that it becomes impossible to mistake the master; an uncommon glow and warmth astonish at first view, and enrapture on examination; the Virgin has all that sweet-smiling soft beauty and grace that characterize the artist, and have gain'd him hitherto the prize. The Saviour is in a natural and loose attitude; the Joseph is also grand, and out of the common path of painting. 'Tis usual, and indeed necessary, in pictures of this consequence, to attest their originality; the purchaser shall have the most authentic documents and certificates which are transmitted to us; yet these things were never more useless than in the present instance. For every touch of the pencil; every line of the drawing; all! all! proclaim it the work of the immortal Corregio! -- The learned Connoisseur will find a satisfactory certificate in his own judgment, and the merit of this wonderful piece of art]] réalisée par Antonio Allegri, call'd Corregio. [75]
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