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  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Healing the Sick." "Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick, with divers diseases, brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them." A valuable picture by Velasquez, a rare and much esteemed master (Velasquez)|"Healing the Sick." "Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick, with divers diseases, brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them." A valuable picture by Velasquez, a rare and much esteemed master]] réalisée par Velasquez. [1]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family, with Saint Catherine; Nicolo Poussin. This superb and valuable picture was painted for Cardinal Richlieu, who is represented in the character of Joseph; his favourite Mistress as St. Catherine, with their beautiful child, in the character of our Saviour (Nicolo Poussin)|The Holy Family, with Saint Catherine; Nicolo Poussin. This superb and valuable picture was painted for Cardinal Richlieu, who is represented in the character of Joseph; his favourite Mistress as St. Catherine, with their beautiful child, in the character of our Saviour]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin. [33]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two beggar boys with their dog, amusing themselves Murrillio, from the Cabinet of Sir Laurence Dundas This master is much admired for the nature and simplicity of his pastoral productions, these two pictures fully prove the truth of the observation (Murrillio)|Two beggar boys with their dog, amusing themselves Murrillio, from the Cabinet of Sir Laurence Dundas This master is much admired for the nature and simplicity of his pastoral productions, these two pictures fully prove the truth of the observation]] réalisée par Murrillio, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [45]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Negro boy with a water jug upon his shoulder in conversation with two beggar boys, Murillio, from the Cabinet of Sir Laurence Dundas. This master is much admired for the nature and simplicity of his pastoral productions, these two pictures fully prove the truth of the observation (Murillio)|A Negro boy with a water jug upon his shoulder in conversation with two beggar boys, Murillio, from the Cabinet of Sir Laurence Dundas. This master is much admired for the nature and simplicity of his pastoral productions, these two pictures fully prove the truth of the observation]] réalisée par Murillio, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [46]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Zaleucus King of the Locrians enacted a law, that Adulterers should be punished with the loss of sight; soon after, his own son was found guilty of Adultery, and condemned to suffer the penalty. Immense crowds of spectators assembled to witness the dreadful operation, and the youth had already been deprived of an eye, when the father in extreme agitation entreated, that the remainder of the punishment might be inflicted upon himself, and actually suffered the loss of one of his own eyes, to prevent his son being rendered totally blind. This truly astonishing performance contains near one thousand interesting figures, in perfect preservation (Julio Romano)|Zaleucus King of the Locrians enacted a law, that Adulterers should be punished with the loss of sight; soon after, his own son was found guilty of Adultery, and condemned to suffer the penalty. Immense crowds of spectators assembled to witness the dreadful operation, and the youth had already been deprived of an eye, when the father in extreme agitation entreated, that the remainder of the punishment might be inflicted upon himself, and actually suffered the loss of one of his own eyes, to prevent his son being rendered totally blind. This truly astonishing performance contains near one thousand interesting figures, in perfect preservation]] réalisée par Julio Romano. [49]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[King Ahasuerus presenting his ring to Queen Esther -- "Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring; for the writing which is written in the King's Name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no man reverse." Esther, Chap. viii. Verse 8. This fascinating performance is considered one of the most valuable productions of Carlo Dolce (Carlo Dolce)|King Ahasuerus presenting his ring to Queen Esther -- "Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring; for the writing which is written in the King's Name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no man reverse." Esther, Chap. viii. Verse 8. This fascinating performance is considered one of the most valuable productions of Carlo Dolce]] réalisée par Carlo Dolce, vendue par [[[Col Hamilton's Executors]]]. [51]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A beautiful and correct view of the grand canal, custom house, church of St. Giorgio Maggiore, &c. at Venice These two inimitable productions are universally allowed to be the most valuable works of the master, without any exception, and were brought to England above thirty years ago, at the expence of fourteen hundred guineas (Cannaletti)|A beautiful and correct view of the grand canal, custom house, church of St. Giorgio Maggiore, &c. at Venice These two inimitable productions are universally allowed to be the most valuable works of the master, without any exception, and were brought to England above thirty years ago, at the expence of fourteen hundred guineas]] réalisée par Cannaletti. [91]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand view of St. Mark's Place, at Venice, with part of the Ducal palace, &c. Canaletti. These two inimitable productions are universally allowed to be the most valuable works of the master, without any exception, and were brought to England above thirty years ago, at the expence of fourteen hundred guineas (Cannaletti)|A grand view of St. Mark's Place, at Venice, with part of the Ducal palace, &c. Canaletti. These two inimitable productions are universally allowed to be the most valuable works of the master, without any exception, and were brought to England above thirty years ago, at the expence of fourteen hundred guineas]] réalisée par Cannaletti. [92]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Peace and plenty." This pleasing and desirable performance was painted for one of the Sovereigns of Europe upon the conclusion of the Great Duke of Marlborough's wars, and contains a beautiful portrait of Queen Anne in the character of Britannia, with appropriate inscriptions, &c. &c. (Chevalier Vanderwerf)|"Peace and plenty." This pleasing and desirable performance was painted for one of the Sovereigns of Europe upon the conclusion of the Great Duke of Marlborough's wars, and contains a beautiful portrait of Queen Anne in the character of Britannia, with appropriate inscriptions, &c. &c.]] réalisée par Chevalier Vanderwerf. [93]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Joshua's victory over the Amorites. "He slew them with a great slaughter, at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, &c." -- "And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies." This sublime production is the chef d'oeuvre of Pordenone, the pupil and chief rival of Titian (Pordenone)|Joshua's victory over the Amorites. "He slew them with a great slaughter, at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, &c." -- "And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies." This sublime production is the chef d'oeuvre of Pordenone, the pupil and chief rival of Titian]] réalisée par Pordenone. [105]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A correct representation of the great fire of London, in the year 1666, painted by J. Wyck. This singular and curious picture has been submitted to the examination of the Antiquarian Society, who pronounced it an original and spirited performance (J. Wyck)|A correct representation of the great fire of London, in the year 1666, painted by J. Wyck. This singular and curious picture has been submitted to the examination of the Antiquarian Society, who pronounced it an original and spirited performance]] réalisée par J. Wyck. [107]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Dutch Wedding. Jean Stein. The bride is distinguished by a paper crown, followed by a happy family group; a peasant with a cask of ale upon a wheelbarrow, is particularly expressive; the concert of music is highly diverting; directly over the heads of the new-married couple, is a young rustic pinching a cat's tail, whilst another is playing upon a gridiron with a soup ladle; the old cook is also seen beating upon a copper saucepan with a spoon, &c. &c. This valuable picture was purchased under the direction of Sir Joshua Reynolds for a distinguished connoisseur who accompanied him in his tour through Flanders (Jean Stein)|A Dutch Wedding. Jean Stein. The bride is distinguished by a paper crown, followed by a happy family group; a peasant with a cask of ale upon a wheelbarrow, is particularly expressive; the concert of music is highly diverting; directly over the heads of the new-married couple, is a young rustic pinching a cat's tail, whilst another is playing upon a gridiron with a soup ladle; the old cook is also seen beating upon a copper saucepan with a spoon, &c. &c. This valuable picture was purchased under the direction of Sir Joshua Reynolds for a distinguished connoisseur who accompanied him in his tour through Flanders]] réalisée par Jean Stein, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [110]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The famous cattle-fair of Segovia, considered the chef d'oeuvre of Lingelback; the pleasing groups of cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, horses and figures finely disposed; the antique ruins and rich scenery of that romantic and interesting town are most judiciously introduced (Lingelback)|The famous cattle-fair of Segovia, considered the chef d'oeuvre of Lingelback; the pleasing groups of cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, horses and figures finely disposed; the antique ruins and rich scenery of that romantic and interesting town are most judiciously introduced]] réalisée par Lingelback. [160]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Daphne being pursued by Apollo changing into a laurel, a classical performance by Nicolo Poussin. This valuable picture was originally in the Orleans collection, and was presented by the Regent of France, to an English nobleman who happened to admire it in his presence (Nicolo Poussin)|Daphne being pursued by Apollo changing into a laurel, a classical performance by Nicolo Poussin. This valuable picture was originally in the Orleans collection, and was presented by the Regent of France, to an English nobleman who happened to admire it in his presence]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin. [180]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An high finished and valuable portrait of the beautiful countess of Mansfield, who was co-temporary with Mary Queen of Scots, and said to be so extremely like that unfortunate Princess, that they could scarcely be distinguished, the one from the other (Holbein)|An high finished and valuable portrait of the beautiful countess of Mansfield, who was co-temporary with Mary Queen of Scots, and said to be so extremely like that unfortunate Princess, that they could scarcely be distinguished, the one from the other]] réalisée par Holbein. [183]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Quaker-meeting; a truly ludicrous performance by Hemskirk; Sister Tabitha is mounted upon the bottom of a tub, and by the contortions of her countenance, seems violently agitated by the spirit, whilst her audience appears listening with the most profound attention (Hemskirk)|The Quaker-meeting; a truly ludicrous performance by Hemskirk; Sister Tabitha is mounted upon the bottom of a tub, and by the contortions of her countenance, seems violently agitated by the spirit, whilst her audience appears listening with the most profound attention]] réalisée par Hemskirk, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [187]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Mary anointing the feet of our Saviour. Tintoret. "She began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment." This valuable performance was highly esteemed in the collection of the late Mr. Purling (Tintoret)|Mary anointing the feet of our Saviour. Tintoret. "She began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment." This valuable performance was highly esteemed in the collection of the late Mr. Purling]] réalisée par Tintoret, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [194]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour clearing the Temple. Paul Veronese. "And he went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; saying unto them, It is written, my house is the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves." (Paul Veronese)|Our Saviour clearing the Temple. Paul Veronese. "And he went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; saying unto them, It is written, my house is the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."]] réalisée par Paul Veronese. [195]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A faithful representation of the Grand Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1779, as described by Sir William Hamilton, for whom this picture was painted, and whose portrait may be seen amongst the other spectators, on the opposite side of the Bay of Naples observing this awful and extraordinary phaenomenon. The Chevalier Volaire, the artist, was also an observer of this tremendous eruption, which he has here so accurately represented The narrative which follows has been omitted (Chevalier Volaire)|A faithful representation of the Grand Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1779, as described by Sir William Hamilton, for whom this picture was painted, and whose portrait may be seen amongst the other spectators, on the opposite side of the Bay of Naples observing this awful and extraordinary phaenomenon. The Chevalier Volaire, the artist, was also an observer of this tremendous eruption, which he has here so accurately represented The narrative which follows has been omitted]] réalisée par Chevalier Volaire, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [197]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Fall of the Stawback in Switzerland; the scenery at the same time tremendously grand, and luxuriantly beautiful. Loutherbourg. Considered one of the happiest efforts of his pencil; in the foreground he has introduced a female peasant of the country attacked by a snake, in her fright her hat is blown off by the wind, whilst her faithful dog is keeping the poisonous reptile at bay (Loutherbourg)|The Fall of the Stawback in Switzerland; the scenery at the same time tremendously grand, and luxuriantly beautiful. Loutherbourg. Considered one of the happiest efforts of his pencil; in the foreground he has introduced a female peasant of the country attacked by a snake, in her fright her hat is blown off by the wind, whilst her faithful dog is keeping the poisonous reptile at bay]] réalisée par Loutherbourg. [201]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["The Double Surprise." A Dutch burgomaster having for some time vainly attempted to seduce one of his female domestics, surprises her one night in the cellar drinking his ale, an amorous parley takes place; in the meantime the magistrate's lady uneasy at the absence of her husband, and perhaps suspecting the cause, proceeds cautiously to the cellar-door, and surprises them together. The effect of the different lights from the servant's lantern, the master's candle, and the lamp carried by the mistress, most exquisitely managed. This magical performance is engraved (Gerrard Dow)|"The Double Surprise." A Dutch burgomaster having for some time vainly attempted to seduce one of his female domestics, surprises her one night in the cellar drinking his ale, an amorous parley takes place; in the meantime the magistrate's lady uneasy at the absence of her husband, and perhaps suspecting the cause, proceeds cautiously to the cellar-door, and surprises them together. The effect of the different lights from the servant's lantern, the master's candle, and the lamp carried by the mistress, most exquisitely managed. This magical performance is engraved]] réalisée par Gerrard Dow, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [206]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A portrait of the painter's father, done at the very advanced age of ninety-two. No master ever imitated nature so closely as Denner; every hair and even the pores of the skin are distinctly visible: this was the most laboured work of the master, and always carried along with him in his travels through England and Germany (Denner)|A portrait of the painter's father, done at the very advanced age of ninety-two. No master ever imitated nature so closely as Denner; every hair and even the pores of the skin are distinctly visible: this was the most laboured work of the master, and always carried along with him in his travels through England and Germany]] réalisée par Denner, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [217]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Dutchmen preparing to spring a mine. An humorous and pleasing performance. Hemskirk. A poor Dutchwoman overpowered by sleep and ale, is represented reclining on her seat fast asleep, a mischievous Boor is seen emptying a flask of gunpowder by her feet, whilst another equally wicked is blowing a match, to set fire to the train (Hemskirk)|Dutchmen preparing to spring a mine. An humorous and pleasing performance. Hemskirk. A poor Dutchwoman overpowered by sleep and ale, is represented reclining on her seat fast asleep, a mischievous Boor is seen emptying a flask of gunpowder by her feet, whilst another equally wicked is blowing a match, to set fire to the train]] réalisée par Hemskirk. [221]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Avignon, in the South of France, justly esteemed the chef d'oeuvre of Vernet. This beautiful and glowing performance was purchased by the Comte De Vaudreuil for twelve thousand livres, out of the exhibition at Paris, near forty years ago. Vernet was a native of Avignon; and the house where he was born, on the Banks of the Rhone, and near the Papal Palace, he has here accurately described (Vernet)|A view of Avignon, in the South of France, justly esteemed the chef d'oeuvre of Vernet. This beautiful and glowing performance was purchased by the Comte De Vaudreuil for twelve thousand livres, out of the exhibition at Paris, near forty years ago. Vernet was a native of Avignon; and the house where he was born, on the Banks of the Rhone, and near the Papal Palace, he has here accurately described]] réalisée par Vernet. [229]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Philopaemen, general of the Acheans, being expected to sup at Megara, great preparations were made for his entertainment; having arrived at the inn before his party, is mistaken by the hostess for one of his own domestics, and ordered to assist in the culinary preparations. He immediately begun to cleave some wood, when the master of the house returning, and seeing him so employed, appears astonished, and exclaimed, Whatis the meaning of this, Philopaemen? whilst his wife taking hold of his arm, seems begging his pardon for the mistake. This valuable picture formed one of the principal ornaments in the Palais Royale, at Paris. The figures are by Rubens, and the game by Snyders (Rubens)|Philopaemen, general of the Acheans, being expected to sup at Megara, great preparations were made for his entertainment; having arrived at the inn before his party, is mistaken by the hostess for one of his own domestics, and ordered to assist in the culinary preparations. He immediately begun to cleave some wood, when the master of the house returning, and seeing him so employed, appears astonished, and exclaimed, Whatis the meaning of this, Philopaemen? whilst his wife taking hold of his arm, seems begging his pardon for the mistake. This valuable picture formed one of the principal ornaments in the Palais Royale, at Paris. The figures are by Rubens, and the game by Snyders]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par [[[Hammersley]]]. [231]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Haerlem, with the surrounding country, most admirably painted; the artist and his family, who appear to have been coursing, are resting themselves under a tree. Van Goyen. These two pictures are without any exception, considered the principal and most valuable works of this esteemed master (Van Goyen)|A view of Haerlem, with the surrounding country, most admirably painted; the artist and his family, who appear to have been coursing, are resting themselves under a tree. Van Goyen. These two pictures are without any exception, considered the principal and most valuable works of this esteemed master]] réalisée par Van Goyen. [233]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cicero impeaching Cataline in the temple of Jupiter Stator, with portraits of the principal Roman senators who were present upon that occasion, taken from antique busts and medals found in the Vatican and the other cabinets at Rome, being the last and most valuable performance of the late Gavin Hamilton, the celebrated artist and learned antiquarian (Gavin Hamilton)|Cicero impeaching Cataline in the temple of Jupiter Stator, with portraits of the principal Roman senators who were present upon that occasion, taken from antique busts and medals found in the Vatican and the other cabinets at Rome, being the last and most valuable performance of the late Gavin Hamilton, the celebrated artist and learned antiquarian]] réalisée par Gavin Hamilton. [234]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A rich and beautiful Bouquet of Flowers, most exquisitely finished, and tastefully composed, the Passion Flower, the Auriculas, the Hyacinth, the Tulips, &c. all magically touch equal to the most beautiful of Nature's productions in delicacy and brilliancy of colour (Rachel Ruysch)|A rich and beautiful Bouquet of Flowers, most exquisitely finished, and tastefully composed, the Passion Flower, the Auriculas, the Hyacinth, the Tulips, &c. all magically touch equal to the most beautiful of Nature's productions in delicacy and brilliancy of colour]] réalisée par Rachel Ruysch, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [242]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A superb assemblage of the choicest Fruit, enriched with an immense variety of Insects, appropriately introduced, and finished to the most astonishing degree of perfection, the Lizard destroying the bird's nest, the broken eggs, the shells, the Ants carrying away the grains of corn, and particularly a Maggot penetrating the shell of a filbert, all bear microscopic observation; appearing infinitely beyond the powers of the pencil, and superior in this department to any thing it has ever produced. These two rare and unrivalled performances worthy of a Royal cabinet, are the chef d'oeuvres of Rachel Ruysch, daughter of the famous anatomical professor of that name, she was born at Amsterdam in 1664, and considered a prodigy in the art. These pictures she painted as a marriage present for an only daughter, and employed near 20 years in bringing to perfection these wonderful productions. These were always valued in Holland at thirty thousand guilders (Rachel Ruysch)|A superb assemblage of the choicest Fruit, enriched with an immense variety of Insects, appropriately introduced, and finished to the most astonishing degree of perfection, the Lizard destroying the bird's nest, the broken eggs, the shells, the Ants carrying away the grains of corn, and particularly a Maggot penetrating the shell of a filbert, all bear microscopic observation; appearing infinitely beyond the powers of the pencil, and superior in this department to any thing it has ever produced. These two rare and unrivalled performances worthy of a Royal cabinet, are the chef d'oeuvres of Rachel Ruysch, daughter of the famous anatomical professor of that name, she was born at Amsterdam in 1664, and considered a prodigy in the art. These pictures she painted as a marriage present for an only daughter, and employed near 20 years in bringing to perfection these wonderful productions. These were always valued in Holland at thirty thousand guilders]] réalisée par Rachel Ruysch, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [243]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Inhabitants of Dresden pursuing their winter amusement, skaiting, &c. upon the Elbe, a lady of distinction in a splendid sledge; with a horse richly caparisoned appears in the center of the picture, a distant view of the city, and a bridge over the Elbe with part of the fortifications, enrich this cabinet jewel, which is painted on copper (Ferg)|The Inhabitants of Dresden pursuing their winter amusement, skaiting, &c. upon the Elbe, a lady of distinction in a splendid sledge; with a horse richly caparisoned appears in the center of the picture, a distant view of the city, and a bridge over the Elbe with part of the fortifications, enrich this cabinet jewel, which is painted on copper]] réalisée par Ferg. [244]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Behold the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there, until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him." This valuable picture has been generally esteemed the chef d'oeuvre of Guercino (Guercino)|"Behold the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there, until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him." This valuable picture has been generally esteemed the chef d'oeuvre of Guercino]] réalisée par Guercino. [249]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The race between Hippomenes and Atalanta, a most spirited sketch, Rubens; possessing the first fire and genius of that great master. Atalanta is taking up the last of the three golden apples, and Hippomenes almost breathless and exhausted, is just approaching the goal (Rubens)|The race between Hippomenes and Atalanta, a most spirited sketch, Rubens; possessing the first fire and genius of that great master. Atalanta is taking up the last of the three golden apples, and Hippomenes almost breathless and exhausted, is just approaching the goal]] réalisée par Rubens. [255]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Tutia one of the Vestal virgins being falsely accused of incontinence, to prove her innocence is here represented carrying a sieve full of water from the Tiber to the Temple, in the presence of the Pontifex Maximus, and several other spectators. This valuable performance, though long attributed to Titian, is now considered by some of the most distinguished connoisseurs as the chef d'oeuvre of Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Schiavone)|Tutia one of the Vestal virgins being falsely accused of incontinence, to prove her innocence is here represented carrying a sieve full of water from the Tiber to the Temple, in the presence of the Pontifex Maximus, and several other spectators. This valuable performance, though long attributed to Titian, is now considered by some of the most distinguished connoisseurs as the chef d'oeuvre of Andrea Schiavone]] réalisée par Andrea Schiavone, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [256]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Soldiers putting the crown of thorns upon the head of Christ. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased (Teniers)|Soldiers putting the crown of thorns upon the head of Christ. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased]] réalisée par Teniers. [259]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Lord's Supper instituted. Teniers. "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me." These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased (Teniers)|The Lord's Supper instituted. Teniers. "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me." These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased]] réalisée par Teniers. [262]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ taking refreshments with the two disciples after his resurrection. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are printed upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased (Teniers)|Christ taking refreshments with the two disciples after his resurrection. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are printed upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased]] réalisée par Teniers. [264]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Marriage a la mode. "Tis from high life these characters are drawn." A portly nobleman of high birth, and a worshipful alderman signing the marriage settlement, whilst the young viscount with perfect indifference is viewing himself in a mirror, displaying his gold snuff box and glittering ring. The lady equally careless, plays with her wedding ring, whilst Counsellor Silvertongue, an insidious lawyer, appears at her right hand. "Like Satan, whispering in the ear of Eve, By nature form'd to ruin and deceive." These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible (Callander)|Marriage a la mode. "Tis from high life these characters are drawn." A portly nobleman of high birth, and a worshipful alderman signing the marriage settlement, whilst the young viscount with perfect indifference is viewing himself in a mirror, displaying his gold snuff box and glittering ring. The lady equally careless, plays with her wedding ring, whilst Counsellor Silvertongue, an insidious lawyer, appears at her right hand. "Like Satan, whispering in the ear of Eve, By nature form'd to ruin and deceive." These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible]] réalisée par Callander. [268]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Behold how Vice her votary rewards After a night of folly, frolic, cards." Wearied, languid and spiritless, from the dissipations of the night, the modish Viscount comes home at noon, and finds his Lady just arisen, and seated en dishabille at her breakfast table. A cap and ribband which hang out of his pocket, occupies the attention of the dog. The old Steward having brought a number of bills for payment, by his countenance, foresee the gulph of ruin opening for the infatuated pair These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible (Callander)|"Behold how Vice her votary rewards After a night of folly, frolic, cards." Wearied, languid and spiritless, from the dissipations of the night, the modish Viscount comes home at noon, and finds his Lady just arisen, and seated en dishabille at her breakfast table. A cap and ribband which hang out of his pocket, occupies the attention of the dog. The old Steward having brought a number of bills for payment, by his countenance, foresee the gulph of ruin opening for the infatuated pair These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible]] réalisée par Callander. [269]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["To Galen's great descendant list -- oh list! Behold a surgeon, sage anatomist, Mechanic, antiquarian, seer, collector, Physician, barber, bone-setter, dissector." The noble Viscount appears here in the apartment of a quack doctor, who had imposed upon him by giving a false bill of health to Betsy Careless, whilst the old Procuress unclasps her knife to defend her character and family surgeon, the enraged Nobleman, lifts his cane, and seems ready to bastinado both the Bawd and the Doctor These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible (Callander)|"To Galen's great descendant list -- oh list! Behold a surgeon, sage anatomist, Mechanic, antiquarian, seer, collector, Physician, barber, bone-setter, dissector." The noble Viscount appears here in the apartment of a quack doctor, who had imposed upon him by giving a false bill of health to Betsy Careless, whilst the old Procuress unclasps her knife to defend her character and family surgeon, the enraged Nobleman, lifts his cane, and seems ready to bastinado both the Bawd and the Doctor These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible]] réalisée par Callander. [270]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["The new made Countess treads enchanted ground, And madly whirls in pleasure's airy round; To love's fond tale the fair her ear inclines, To Satan's agent all her soul resigns." By the old Peer's death our fair heroine now a Countess, treads every maze of fashionable disipation, her morning levee crowded with person of rank, Italian singers, &c. Counsellor Silvertongue, her paramour, seems making an assignation for the masquerade. The contemptuous leer of a black footman who is serving the chocolate, is particularly striking These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible (Callander)|"The new made Countess treads enchanted ground, And madly whirls in pleasure's airy round; To love's fond tale the fair her ear inclines, To Satan's agent all her soul resigns." By the old Peer's death our fair heroine now a Countess, treads every maze of fashionable disipation, her morning levee crowded with person of rank, Italian singers, &c. Counsellor Silvertongue, her paramour, seems making an assignation for the masquerade. The contemptuous leer of a black footman who is serving the chocolate, is particularly striking These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible]] réalisée par Callander. [271]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Her dream of dissipation o'er, The bubble pleasures charm no more. Misery! to madness near allied, And ignominious suicide. Thy minions meed by fate's decree, Is death, -- a death of Infamy!" The exasperated Peer suspecting his wife's infidelity, follows her in disguise to the masquerade, and from thence to the bagnio, bursts open the bed room door and attacks the spoiler of his honour with a sword, but neglects his own guard, and is mortally wounded. The lawyer attempts to escape. Struck with horror at the fate of her Husband she kneels at his feet, and implores forgiveness These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible (Callander)|"Her dream of dissipation o'er, The bubble pleasures charm no more. Misery! to madness near allied, And ignominious suicide. Thy minions meed by fate's decree, Is death, -- a death of Infamy!" The exasperated Peer suspecting his wife's infidelity, follows her in disguise to the masquerade, and from thence to the bagnio, bursts open the bed room door and attacks the spoiler of his honour with a sword, but neglects his own guard, and is mortally wounded. The lawyer attempts to escape. Struck with horror at the fate of her Husband she kneels at his feet, and implores forgiveness These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible]] réalisée par Callander. [272]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Forlorn, degraded and distrest, The furies tear her tortured breast, To poison -- sad resort! she frantic flies, And, self destroyed, the wretched Countess dies!" The last sad scene, is in the house of her Father, to which she returned after her husband's death, and taking the horrid resolution of ending her days by poison, she put it in execution by bribing her father's servant to procure her a dose of laudanum. Close to the phial upon the floor, Hogarth has judiciously placed Counsellor Silvertongue's last dying speech, to shew that he also had received the punishment he so justly deserved. These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible (Callander)|"Forlorn, degraded and distrest, The furies tear her tortured breast, To poison -- sad resort! she frantic flies, And, self destroyed, the wretched Countess dies!" The last sad scene, is in the house of her Father, to which she returned after her husband's death, and taking the horrid resolution of ending her days by poison, she put it in execution by bribing her father's servant to procure her a dose of laudanum. Close to the phial upon the floor, Hogarth has judiciously placed Counsellor Silvertongue's last dying speech, to shew that he also had received the punishment he so justly deserved. These six instructive pictures, are the only copies ever taken from Hogarth's celebrated set of Marriage a la Mode, in the possession of John Julius Angerstein, Esq. who liberally permitted Mr. Callander, the ingenious artist, to spend several months in his house; that he might have ample time and opportunity to render them as near the originals as possible]] réalisée par Callander. [273]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A beautiful tortoiseshell cat, attentively observing the motions of two gold fish, who appear swimming in a glass vase, the roundness and transparency of which are magically represented. Elmer. From Gray's well-known poem, on the Death of a favourite Cat (Elmer)|A beautiful tortoiseshell cat, attentively observing the motions of two gold fish, who appear swimming in a glass vase, the roundness and transparency of which are magically represented. Elmer. From Gray's well-known poem, on the Death of a favourite Cat]] réalisée par Elmer. [294]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The portrait of Christopher Carbuncle, lath-render of Cumberland, considered as correct a representation of nature, as the pencil ever produced. Fielding, the ingenius artist, required no less than four-score settings to finish this magical head, for each of which the lath-render demanded a pot of ale, as a reward for his patience and condescension (Fielding)|The portrait of Christopher Carbuncle, lath-render of Cumberland, considered as correct a representation of nature, as the pencil ever produced. Fielding, the ingenius artist, required no less than four-score settings to finish this magical head, for each of which the lath-render demanded a pot of ale, as a reward for his patience and condescension]] réalisée par Fielding. [300]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Nativity of our Saviour. "And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." This valuable performance was painted by Pordenone for the Loredano family at Venice: truth and simplicity are the most prominent features of this original composition; neither fluted columns nor silken curtains adorn the scene; the infant Jesus, his blessed mother, and St. Joseph, are here represented as humble travellers in a stable, for "there was no room for them in the Inn." (Pordenone)|The Nativity of our Saviour. "And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." This valuable performance was painted by Pordenone for the Loredano family at Venice: truth and simplicity are the most prominent features of this original composition; neither fluted columns nor silken curtains adorn the scene; the infant Jesus, his blessed mother, and St. Joseph, are here represented as humble travellers in a stable, for "there was no room for them in the Inn."]] réalisée par Pordenone, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [314]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A beautiful child, the daughter of a nobleman, painted in the character of a Zephyr, preceding Aurora, and announcing the approach of day; the morning star appears over her head; in one hand she holds a torch, and in the other an elegant vase, from which the dew appears gently descending. This angelic figure was painted at Naples, and considered one of the happiest productions of Fabre (Fabre)|A beautiful child, the daughter of a nobleman, painted in the character of a Zephyr, preceding Aurora, and announcing the approach of day; the morning star appears over her head; in one hand she holds a torch, and in the other an elegant vase, from which the dew appears gently descending. This angelic figure was painted at Naples, and considered one of the happiest productions of Fabre]] réalisée par Fabre. [315]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["The Leyden Cobler," esteemed the very best picture of Jean Stein. The Dutch Jobson is represented mending a white sattin shoe, and smoking his pipe, with perfect composure, whilst his wife appears blowing the fire; the transparency of the colouring, and exquisite finishing, truly inimitable (Jean Stein)|"The Leyden Cobler," esteemed the very best picture of Jean Stein. The Dutch Jobson is represented mending a white sattin shoe, and smoking his pipe, with perfect composure, whilst his wife appears blowing the fire; the transparency of the colouring, and exquisite finishing, truly inimitable]] réalisée par Jean Stein, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [316]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A bold romantic landscape, with a large tiger reposing in the foreground, whilst another ferocious animal of the same species appears approaching in the distance; the colouring and composition of the landscape, the character and drawing of the animals evince the superior talents of the master (Towne)|A bold romantic landscape, with a large tiger reposing in the foreground, whilst another ferocious animal of the same species appears approaching in the distance; the colouring and composition of the landscape, the character and drawing of the animals evince the superior talents of the master]] réalisée par Towne, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [319]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The birth of Hercules. Julio Romano. Juno jealous of Jupiter, who was the reputed father of Hercules, appears in the clouds wishing to retard the birth of the Hero, whilst Jupiter is seen with his thunderbolts in his hand counteracting the malignity of the termagant Juno. This valuable performance is from the Orleans collection; and engraved (Julio Romano)|The birth of Hercules. Julio Romano. Juno jealous of Jupiter, who was the reputed father of Hercules, appears in the clouds wishing to retard the birth of the Hero, whilst Jupiter is seen with his thunderbolts in his hand counteracting the malignity of the termagant Juno. This valuable performance is from the Orleans collection; and engraved]] réalisée par Julio Romano, vendue par [[[Sir Richard Sullivan]]]. [336]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cupid weeping, because "Pastora is no more," a pleasing cabinet morceau of Sir Joshua Reynolds, painted in 1746, and presented to his master, Hudson, as a peace-offering, after some trifling disagreement which happened between these two distinguished artists (Sir Joshua Reynolds)|Cupid weeping, because "Pastora is no more," a pleasing cabinet morceau of Sir Joshua Reynolds, painted in 1746, and presented to his master, Hudson, as a peace-offering, after some trifling disagreement which happened between these two distinguished artists]] réalisée par Sir Joshua Reynolds. [352]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Madona and Child. Onorio Marinari. The works of this divine master are very scarce, and held in the highest estimation. Pilkington observes, that in elegance, harmony and expression, he was thought superior to Carlo Dolce himself. Marinari was the disciple of that distinguished master (Marinari)|The Madona and Child. Onorio Marinari. The works of this divine master are very scarce, and held in the highest estimation. Pilkington observes, that in elegance, harmony and expression, he was thought superior to Carlo Dolce himself. Marinari was the disciple of that distinguished master]] réalisée par Marinari, vendue par [[[Sir Richard Sullivan]]]. [355]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A brilliant assemblage of Fruit, Flowers, Insects, &c. elegantly composed, and exquisitely finished. Vanhuysum. This superb performance, with the Flower Piece, its companion, were painted for the Empress of Germany, who presented them to her daughter, the unfortunate Marie Antoinete, upon her marriage with Louis XVI. The beautiful Princess Lamballe afterwards received them, as a token of grateful acknowledgement, for her fidelity and unshaken attachment to her amiable and heroic Sovereign (Vanhuysum)|A brilliant assemblage of Fruit, Flowers, Insects, &c. elegantly composed, and exquisitely finished. Vanhuysum. This superb performance, with the Flower Piece, its companion, were painted for the Empress of Germany, who presented them to her daughter, the unfortunate Marie Antoinete, upon her marriage with Louis XVI. The beautiful Princess Lamballe afterwards received them, as a token of grateful acknowledgement, for her fidelity and unshaken attachment to her amiable and heroic Sovereign]] réalisée par Vanhuysum, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [366]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A beautiful Bouquet of Flowers, most tastefully arranged, in a vase, elegantly ornamented with classical bas-relief figures; the insects, drops of water, &c: most admirably represented. Vanhuysum. Rachel Ruysch was the only artist who ever disputed the palm of excellence with this celebrated master; but her superior stile of finishing roused his jealousy; and her magical delicacy of pencilling compleated her triumph. The learned Amateurs have now an opportunity of comparing the respective merits of those distinguished rivals, by an immediate reference to their principal pictures This superb performance, with the Flower Piece, its companion, were painted for the Empress of Germany, who presented them to her daughter, the unfortunate Marie Antoinete, upon her marriage with Louis XVI. The beautiful Princess Lamballe afterwards received them, as a token of grateful acknowledgement, for her fidelity and unshaken attachment to her amiable and heroic Sovereign (Vanhuysum)|A beautiful Bouquet of Flowers, most tastefully arranged, in a vase, elegantly ornamented with classical bas-relief figures; the insects, drops of water, &c: most admirably represented. Vanhuysum. Rachel Ruysch was the only artist who ever disputed the palm of excellence with this celebrated master; but her superior stile of finishing roused his jealousy; and her magical delicacy of pencilling compleated her triumph. The learned Amateurs have now an opportunity of comparing the respective merits of those distinguished rivals, by an immediate reference to their principal pictures This superb performance, with the Flower Piece, its companion, were painted for the Empress of Germany, who presented them to her daughter, the unfortunate Marie Antoinete, upon her marriage with Louis XVI. The beautiful Princess Lamballe afterwards received them, as a token of grateful acknowledgement, for her fidelity and unshaken attachment to her amiable and heroic Sovereign]] réalisée par Vanhuysum, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [367]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A beautiful view of the river Tiber and the environs of Rome, with the mother, wife and children of Coriolanus, the procession of Roman matrons, &c. entering the Volscian Camp: a most brilliant composition, containing above one thousand interesting figures (Rubens)|A beautiful view of the river Tiber and the environs of Rome, with the mother, wife and children of Coriolanus, the procession of Roman matrons, &c. entering the Volscian Camp: a most brilliant composition, containing above one thousand interesting figures]] réalisée par Rubens. [369]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour bound in chains before the High Priest. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased (Teniers)|Our Saviour bound in chains before the High Priest. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased]] réalisée par Teniers. [377]
  • 1806.12.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour appearing to the Virgin Mary after the resurrection. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased (Teniers)|Our Saviour appearing to the Virgin Mary after the resurrection. These twelve valuable and instructive Pictures are painted upon copper, and belonged to a near relation of Pilkington, the Author of the Painter's Dictionary, under whose direction they were purchased]] réalisée par Teniers. [378]
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