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  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An allegorical Subject, representing an Angel having descended to Earth to conduct an Infant to Paradise. Painted after the Fresco manner. There is a simplicity and grace in the whole of this beautiful subject that is singularly pleasing. From the St. Angelo Palace (Franceschini)|An allegorical Subject, representing an Angel having descended to Earth to conduct an Infant to Paradise. Painted after the Fresco manner. There is a simplicity and grace in the whole of this beautiful subject that is singularly pleasing. From the St. Angelo Palace]] réalisée par Franceschini, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Morton au prix de 13.13 £. [2]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Martyrdom of St. Catherine. A grand gallery picture, in which this great painter has marked, in a most affecting manner, the meekness of the Saint's submission opposed to the ferocious conduct and character of the unfeeling executioner: -- the background is painted with unusual clearness. From the Doria Palace (Guercino)|The Martyrdom of St. Catherine. A grand gallery picture, in which this great painter has marked, in a most affecting manner, the meekness of the Saint's submission opposed to the ferocious conduct and character of the unfeeling executioner: -- the background is painted with unusual clearness. From the Doria Palace]] réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Spackman au prix de 21.0 £. [12]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Magnificent Landscape, representing a forest scene in the fore-ground, consisting of lofty trees, enriched with the imagery of a waterfall rushing down a mountain, with a distant view in the other part of the picture, forming altogether a dignified subject. In the immediate fore-ground is introduced the temptation of the Saviour. This extraordinary performance vies with Titian for grandeur of composition and charm of effect. From the Durazzo Palace (Vadder)|A Magnificent Landscape, representing a forest scene in the fore-ground, consisting of lofty trees, enriched with the imagery of a waterfall rushing down a mountain, with a distant view in the other part of the picture, forming altogether a dignified subject. In the immediate fore-ground is introduced the temptation of the Saviour. This extraordinary performance vies with Titian for grandeur of composition and charm of effect. From the Durazzo Palace]] réalisée par Vadder, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Sr Harry Englefield au prix de 105.0 £. [13]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A noble Landscape, the companion, of equal merit, equally grand in all its forms, and enriched with figures representing the Woman of Canaan supplicating our Saviour to recover her Daughter. This landscape, like the preceding, is effected upon that grand principle that arrests attention, and reminds the intelligent of the great art of the most renowned landscape painters of the Italian school. Also from the Durazzo Palace (Vadder)|A noble Landscape, the companion, of equal merit, equally grand in all its forms, and enriched with figures representing the Woman of Canaan supplicating our Saviour to recover her Daughter. This landscape, like the preceding, is effected upon that grand principle that arrests attention, and reminds the intelligent of the great art of the most renowned landscape painters of the Italian school. Also from the Durazzo Palace]] réalisée par Vadder, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 105.0 £. [14]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Infant Christ and St. John. This beautiful little picture has been ascribed to Leonardo da Vinci. But satisfied in giving to every picture its proper title, and confident that the judicious connoisseur will estimate its merits by sense and not by sound; it is unnecessary to attempt to add to its consequence by a designation that does not belong to it. This delightful performance, speaks for itself, is full of infantine sweetness, that would have done credit to Raphael: the carnations beautiful, and the whole disposition delightful. From the Gentile Palace (Perino del Vaga)|The Infant Christ and St. John. This beautiful little picture has been ascribed to Leonardo da Vinci. But satisfied in giving to every picture its proper title, and confident that the judicious connoisseur will estimate its merits by sense and not by sound; it is unnecessary to attempt to add to its consequence by a designation that does not belong to it. This delightful performance, speaks for itself, is full of infantine sweetness, that would have done credit to Raphael: the carnations beautiful, and the whole disposition delightful. From the Gentile Palace]] réalisée par Perino del Vaga, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 30.9 £. [15]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Jerome in the Desert. The head singularly fine and impressive; the body admirably drawn, with a sweet disposition of colour and looseness of pencil, while the distant landscape, as well as immediate scenery, evince his knowledge of nature and power of representation. From the Balbi Palace (Titiano Vicelli)|St. Jerome in the Desert. The head singularly fine and impressive; the body admirably drawn, with a sweet disposition of colour and looseness of pencil, while the distant landscape, as well as immediate scenery, evince his knowledge of nature and power of representation. From the Balbi Palace]] réalisée par Titiano Vicelli, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 75.12 £. [19]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Intombing of Christ. A charming upright cabinet picture, representing the body of the Saviour removing from the spot where he was crucified to the place of his interment, and conveyed by torch light. The learning of the Caracci school is evident throughout the whole of this composition. The various scenes of distress are finely pourtrayed in separate parts of the picture, without distracting the eye from the main subject of the narrative. From the Spinola Palace (Ludovico Caracci)|The Intombing of Christ. A charming upright cabinet picture, representing the body of the Saviour removing from the spot where he was crucified to the place of his interment, and conveyed by torch light. The learning of the Caracci school is evident throughout the whole of this composition. The various scenes of distress are finely pourtrayed in separate parts of the picture, without distracting the eye from the main subject of the narrative. From the Spinola Palace]] réalisée par Ludovico Caracci, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Morton au prix de 49.7 £. [20]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Legend of St. Christopher, who having passed the water, bearing the infant Saviour on his shoulders, kneels for the purpose of his descending with ease, assisted by a group of protecting and subservient angels. Paggi was the scholar of Cambiaso. From the St. Angelo Palace (Paggi)|The Legend of St. Christopher, who having passed the water, bearing the infant Saviour on his shoulders, kneels for the purpose of his descending with ease, assisted by a group of protecting and subservient angels. Paggi was the scholar of Cambiaso. From the St. Angelo Palace]] réalisée par Paggi, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Woodin au prix de 3.3 £. [21]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Money-Changers driven out of the Temple. -- In small life. There is a glow of colour in this admirable performance that will vie with Titian in his best time, and under the influence of his most vigorous pencil. The whole perfection of the Venetian school being introduced in various parts of this admirable picture, accompanied by excellent drawing as well as character. Purchased at Leghorn (Jacomo Bassano)|The Money-Changers driven out of the Temple. -- In small life. There is a glow of colour in this admirable performance that will vie with Titian in his best time, and under the influence of his most vigorous pencil. The whole perfection of the Venetian school being introduced in various parts of this admirable picture, accompanied by excellent drawing as well as character. Purchased at Leghorn]] réalisée par Jacomo Bassano, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 33.12 £. [22]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Saviour and the Woman of Samaria. In subjects of this description, where the story is of a confined and simple nature, and does not afford any great latitude of variety, it is the great art of a painter to make up in character and colour all that is required to record the story with proper effect to satisfy the judgment; and in this picture instead of a labored attention to all the minutiae of collateral circumstances, Guercino has thrown all his powers into sentiment and character, giving an appropriate dignity to this interesting and sublime conversation. It is a performance that rivets itself still stronger on the judgment the more it is contemplated. In the best manner of the master. From the Balbi Palace (Guercino)|The Saviour and the Woman of Samaria. In subjects of this description, where the story is of a confined and simple nature, and does not afford any great latitude of variety, it is the great art of a painter to make up in character and colour all that is required to record the story with proper effect to satisfy the judgment; and in this picture instead of a labored attention to all the minutiae of collateral circumstances, Guercino has thrown all his powers into sentiment and character, giving an appropriate dignity to this interesting and sublime conversation. It is a performance that rivets itself still stronger on the judgment the more it is contemplated. In the best manner of the master. From the Balbi Palace]] réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 147.0 £. [23]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family, with Elizabeth, St. John, and other saints in an interior. This master was the favorite scholar of Andrea del Sarto, and this interesting performance proves he was deserving his master's affectionate regard. This is a rare and valuable cabinet picture. From the Lercari Palace (Jacomo da Puntormo)|The Holy Family, with Elizabeth, St. John, and other saints in an interior. This master was the favorite scholar of Andrea del Sarto, and this interesting performance proves he was deserving his master's affectionate regard. This is a rare and valuable cabinet picture. From the Lercari Palace]] réalisée par Jacomo da Puntormo, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Rubuissen au prix de 21.0 £. [24]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Morning Scene. This very beautiful cabinet picture represents a delightful Italian scene, combining the grand and elegant both in art and nature; on the left, as the picture presents itself, is a mass of broken rocks with trees sprouting from and growing out of the fissures, whence a pellucid stream rushing down the centre and traversing several small falls, forms a rivulet, apparently the source of a larger stream, while the trees in the immediate fore-ground, the buildings in the middle distance, and remote scenery of the blue mountains, render the whole a complete and captivating subject, full of brilliancy and replete with spirit of execution. The figures by Bamboccio, representing a group fishing, enliven the scene with appropriate effect. This truly enchanting performance of the superior order of art, presenting all that wonderful effect of clear vapor for which Claude has been ever accounted unrivalled, came from the Gavotti Palace at Savona (Claude le Loraine)|A Morning Scene. This very beautiful cabinet picture represents a delightful Italian scene, combining the grand and elegant both in art and nature; on the left, as the picture presents itself, is a mass of broken rocks with trees sprouting from and growing out of the fissures, whence a pellucid stream rushing down the centre and traversing several small falls, forms a rivulet, apparently the source of a larger stream, while the trees in the immediate fore-ground, the buildings in the middle distance, and remote scenery of the blue mountains, render the whole a complete and captivating subject, full of brilliancy and replete with spirit of execution. The figures by Bamboccio, representing a group fishing, enliven the scene with appropriate effect. This truly enchanting performance of the superior order of art, presenting all that wonderful effect of clear vapor for which Claude has been ever accounted unrivalled, came from the Gavotti Palace at Savona]] réalisée par Claude le Loraine, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 336.0 £. [25]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Evening; the companion to the preceding picture; an Italian scene, with the Appenines in the neighbourhood of the Campagna at Rome; beautifully clear in all its parts, and pencilled with a soft tone of captivating colour that must delight the most fastidious critic. In the immediate fore-ground of this sweet composition, cattle are feeding on the bank of a river, over which is a picturesque bridge of a single arch, and through which the eye introduces itself to an immediate perspective pleasing and gratifying. The two ends of the bridge from whence the arch springs are partly hidden by small trees, while the overspreading branches of the arbeal poplar, so various in its effects and forms, presents an interesting feature in the composition, and enriches the whole scenery. The river meandering in the valley winds its course through the centre of the subject, hiding itself by means of an intervening hill, enriched with buildings and backed by mountains; thus producing altogether a delicious landscape worthy of this great master's pencil. The figures, as in the former picture, are from the judicious pencil of Bamboccio, uniting with the composition in masterly excellence. Also from the Gavotti Palace at Savona (Claude le Loraine)|Evening; the companion to the preceding picture; an Italian scene, with the Appenines in the neighbourhood of the Campagna at Rome; beautifully clear in all its parts, and pencilled with a soft tone of captivating colour that must delight the most fastidious critic. In the immediate fore-ground of this sweet composition, cattle are feeding on the bank of a river, over which is a picturesque bridge of a single arch, and through which the eye introduces itself to an immediate perspective pleasing and gratifying. The two ends of the bridge from whence the arch springs are partly hidden by small trees, while the overspreading branches of the arbeal poplar, so various in its effects and forms, presents an interesting feature in the composition, and enriches the whole scenery. The river meandering in the valley winds its course through the centre of the subject, hiding itself by means of an intervening hill, enriched with buildings and backed by mountains; thus producing altogether a delicious landscape worthy of this great master's pencil. The figures, as in the former picture, are from the judicious pencil of Bamboccio, uniting with the composition in masterly excellence. Also from the Gavotti Palace at Savona]] réalisée par Claude le Loraine, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 367.10 £. [26]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family with St. Francis; a small upright cabinet picture of this scarce master, the contemporary of Pietro Perugino. Considerable character and expression pervades this sacred subject, while the subordinate parts on the basso relievo are pencilled with great chastness and proper effect. From the Lercari Palace (Mazzolino di Ferrara)|The Holy Family with St. Francis; a small upright cabinet picture of this scarce master, the contemporary of Pietro Perugino. Considerable character and expression pervades this sacred subject, while the subordinate parts on the basso relievo are pencilled with great chastness and proper effect. From the Lercari Palace]] réalisée par Mazzolino di Ferrara, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Hill au prix de 22.1 £. [27]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Adoration of the Magi. This extraordinary performance, so full of subject and variety, presents a noble specimen of the painter's art, in which he has displayed his perfect knowledge of the human character and countenance, and given commanding expression to every face and figure suitable to their rank and pursuits. The principal group is grand and impressive; the form and countenance of the Virgin and the Saviour extremely interesting; the countenance of Joseph benevolent and pious, whilst the group of Wise Men presenting their offerings, shew themselves impressed with the divine origin of the Child, and prostrate themselves before him with respect and veneration: the group of attendants are of no less importance in their subordinate capacitites; the heads of the boys are particularly beautiful, and the countenances of the other figures admirably managed and forcible, whilst the effect of the horse in the fore-shortening, and the natural introduction of the dogs is of the first order of art; the landscape is appropriate and dignified; and the whole is a rich glow of colour and harmony. From the Balbi Palace, and was ever esteemed the finest Titian in Genoa (Titian)|The Adoration of the Magi. This extraordinary performance, so full of subject and variety, presents a noble specimen of the painter's art, in which he has displayed his perfect knowledge of the human character and countenance, and given commanding expression to every face and figure suitable to their rank and pursuits. The principal group is grand and impressive; the form and countenance of the Virgin and the Saviour extremely interesting; the countenance of Joseph benevolent and pious, whilst the group of Wise Men presenting their offerings, shew themselves impressed with the divine origin of the Child, and prostrate themselves before him with respect and veneration: the group of attendants are of no less importance in their subordinate capacitites; the heads of the boys are particularly beautiful, and the countenances of the other figures admirably managed and forcible, whilst the effect of the horse in the fore-shortening, and the natural introduction of the dogs is of the first order of art; the landscape is appropriate and dignified; and the whole is a rich glow of colour and harmony. From the Balbi Palace, and was ever esteemed the finest Titian in Genoa]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 315.0 £. [28]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin and sleeping Saviour. A beautiful cabinet picture, painted with equal facility and vigor as well as judgment and beauty: the countenance of the Virgin equal to Domenichino; -- round the picture is a delightful festoon of flowers, painted by Giovanni Rosa, in rich and resplendent perfection. From the Balbi Palace (Van Dyck)|The Virgin and sleeping Saviour. A beautiful cabinet picture, painted with equal facility and vigor as well as judgment and beauty: the countenance of the Virgin equal to Domenichino; -- round the picture is a delightful festoon of flowers, painted by Giovanni Rosa, in rich and resplendent perfection. From the Balbi Palace]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Andrew Wilson, achetée par Sr H Englefield au prix de 120.15 £. [30]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Portrait of General Spinola. This portrait is arrayed partly in armour, and the right-hand holds a marshal's truncheon, emblematical of command, while the countenance of the warrior is depicted with appropriate character, and in the happiest stile of Vandyck's art. It displays with due energy the man of understanding, and the cool and collected, yet determined soldier, at once animated and dignified. This Picture was considered the chef d'oeuvre of Van Dyck in Genoa. From the Balbi Palace (Van Dyck)|The Portrait of General Spinola. This portrait is arrayed partly in armour, and the right-hand holds a marshal's truncheon, emblematical of command, while the countenance of the warrior is depicted with appropriate character, and in the happiest stile of Vandyck's art. It displays with due energy the man of understanding, and the cool and collected, yet determined soldier, at once animated and dignified. This Picture was considered the chef d'oeuvre of Van Dyck in Genoa. From the Balbi Palace]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 315.0 £. [31]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Ecce Homo. Did not every Picture stand on the ground of its own merits, the infinite number of performances that have been painted on this subject, would render description unnecessary, and to speak of an Ecce Homo would be but a repetition of the same story. But every great artist treats the subject according to his own preconcerted manner, and displays the dignity of his mind and powers of execution. It is stated that those who derided the Saviour knew not what they did, and in what way can that declaration be more forcibly proved than in the savage delight expressed in the features of the AEthiopian triumphing over the afflictions of the meek Saviour of the world. This inimitable performance is a master piece. Something more that human pervades the countenance and whole attitude, in resignation to the will of the Father, and concern for the depraved state of mankind. Such is the subject, while the executive part for correctness of drawing and propriety of color, speaks its own praise to the eye and understanding of the judicious. From the Balbi Palace (Van Dyck)|An Ecce Homo. Did not every Picture stand on the ground of its own merits, the infinite number of performances that have been painted on this subject, would render description unnecessary, and to speak of an Ecce Homo would be but a repetition of the same story. But every great artist treats the subject according to his own preconcerted manner, and displays the dignity of his mind and powers of execution. It is stated that those who derided the Saviour knew not what they did, and in what way can that declaration be more forcibly proved than in the savage delight expressed in the features of the AEthiopian triumphing over the afflictions of the meek Saviour of the world. This inimitable performance is a master piece. Something more that human pervades the countenance and whole attitude, in resignation to the will of the Father, and concern for the depraved state of mankind. Such is the subject, while the executive part for correctness of drawing and propriety of color, speaks its own praise to the eye and understanding of the judicious. From the Balbi Palace]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 157.10 £. [32]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Jerome and the Angel. This Picture compared with the same subject by Guido in this collection, shews the versatility of powers that can be exerted by different painters in pourtraying the same subject, and though told in a different manner, may be ranked equal in merit and in value...This picture combines all the merits of Annibal and Ludovico Caracci, more perhaps than equally grand with Annibal in the naked, and equally beautiful and graceful with Ludovico in the attitude and expression of the angel. The noble figure of the saint is of the higher order of humanity, partaking in some degree of the strength and marking of the Farnese Hercules, while the drapery is distributed in grand folds, and serves at the same time, by the judicious choice of colour, to heighten the carnations in the body of the Saint, and head and arm of the expressive and beautiful Angel. This Picture would of itself give celebrity to any collection, and would add, not derive honour from being placed in the first gallery in the kingdom. From the Balbi Palace The preceding was excerpted (Agostino Caracci)|St. Jerome and the Angel. This Picture compared with the same subject by Guido in this collection, shews the versatility of powers that can be exerted by different painters in pourtraying the same subject, and though told in a different manner, may be ranked equal in merit and in value...This picture combines all the merits of Annibal and Ludovico Caracci, more perhaps than equally grand with Annibal in the naked, and equally beautiful and graceful with Ludovico in the attitude and expression of the angel. The noble figure of the saint is of the higher order of humanity, partaking in some degree of the strength and marking of the Farnese Hercules, while the drapery is distributed in grand folds, and serves at the same time, by the judicious choice of colour, to heighten the carnations in the body of the Saint, and head and arm of the expressive and beautiful Angel. This Picture would of itself give celebrity to any collection, and would add, not derive honour from being placed in the first gallery in the kingdom. From the Balbi Palace The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Agostino Caracci, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 315.0 £. [33]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Francois d'Assize, one of the principal Saints in the Roman Calendar, and founder of four orders of Mendicants, who retired into solitude for the sake of uninterrupted devotion, and who is here depicted at that period, when his hands and feet had received the stigma. The solemn gloom that pervades this picture is suited to the subject, and the recorded scene of the Saint's retirement, while the attitude and countenance of St. Francis is in the first stile of art, and the most convincing proof of the uncommon excellence of the great founder of the Caracci school; not only the expression of the countenance, is of the first order in painting, but the extremities are equally excellent, admirably drawn, and the drapery grand and appropriate, while the sober tone of color that pervades the whole performance is in unison, and the perspective wonderfully managed. This capital performance was purchased from the Balbi Palace (Annibal Caracci)|St. Francois d'Assize, one of the principal Saints in the Roman Calendar, and founder of four orders of Mendicants, who retired into solitude for the sake of uninterrupted devotion, and who is here depicted at that period, when his hands and feet had received the stigma. The solemn gloom that pervades this picture is suited to the subject, and the recorded scene of the Saint's retirement, while the attitude and countenance of St. Francis is in the first stile of art, and the most convincing proof of the uncommon excellence of the great founder of the Caracci school; not only the expression of the countenance, is of the first order in painting, but the extremities are equally excellent, admirably drawn, and the drapery grand and appropriate, while the sober tone of color that pervades the whole performance is in unison, and the perspective wonderfully managed. This capital performance was purchased from the Balbi Palace]] réalisée par Annibal Caracci, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 315.0 £. [34]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Jerome and the Angel. This picture it may be properly stated, combines at one and the same time, grace, dignity, elegance, beauty and expression in the most masterly and happy manner; tender without weakness, clear yet forcible in colour. The attitude of St. Jerome is grandly composed and thrown into a noble position, while the whole canvas is filled in all its relations with propriety and true science, it is therefore impossible to contemplate this elegant composition but with perfect satisfaction and delight. The floating figure of the angel is exquisitely managed and uncommonly interesting, as well as graceful; there is a sweet attractive charm that pervades the whole form, truly characteristic of the Benign Messenger from on high, and most judiciously contrasted as a work of art, with the body of the saint, the marking of whose muscles gives additional softness, as well as roundness to the angel by a skilful opposition. The mechanical part is no less to be admired, than the merits of the composition; and to those who know the difficulty of painting, the execution will arrest the judgement with equal attention, for the whole handling is inimitable, and shews the powers of a great master's hand exerted to a great and successful purpose. This picture improves more and more every moment the eye rests upon it, till it becomes absolute delusion in the continued contemplation, and stamps itself irresistibly in every sense of the expression, as a devout and sublime composition. This most admirable performance was selected from the Balbi Palace, as one of the first objects of solicitude (Guido)|St. Jerome and the Angel. This picture it may be properly stated, combines at one and the same time, grace, dignity, elegance, beauty and expression in the most masterly and happy manner; tender without weakness, clear yet forcible in colour. The attitude of St. Jerome is grandly composed and thrown into a noble position, while the whole canvas is filled in all its relations with propriety and true science, it is therefore impossible to contemplate this elegant composition but with perfect satisfaction and delight. The floating figure of the angel is exquisitely managed and uncommonly interesting, as well as graceful; there is a sweet attractive charm that pervades the whole form, truly characteristic of the Benign Messenger from on high, and most judiciously contrasted as a work of art, with the body of the saint, the marking of whose muscles gives additional softness, as well as roundness to the angel by a skilful opposition. The mechanical part is no less to be admired, than the merits of the composition; and to those who know the difficulty of painting, the execution will arrest the judgement with equal attention, for the whole handling is inimitable, and shews the powers of a great master's hand exerted to a great and successful purpose. This picture improves more and more every moment the eye rests upon it, till it becomes absolute delusion in the continued contemplation, and stamps itself irresistibly in every sense of the expression, as a devout and sublime composition. This most admirable performance was selected from the Balbi Palace, as one of the first objects of solicitude]] réalisée par Guido, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 796.10 £. [35]
  • 1807.05.06/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Elevation of the Brazen Serpent...It represents that scene of distress described in the twenty-first chapter of the Book of Numbers, when the anger of the Lord sent fiery serpents among the discontented Israelites for their sin and rebellion against his high will; and what subject could be fitter chosen to represent the afflicting expressions of the human countenance, and the agonizing positions of the human frame, while the dignified deportment of Moses with uplifted hands directing the unhappy people to fix their eyes on the brazen serpent upheld by Aaron, which was to restore them to health, takes off from all terror in the scene. This wonderful effort was painted by Rubens when in Italy...Had Rubens painted no other than this picture his fame would have been established. It is a blaze of splendor accomplished when his soul was full of enthusiasm, and where every touch has marked the magic charm of his own powerful and unassisted pencil. From the Marano Palace, where it was ever deemed one of the most conspicuous ornaments The preceding was excerpted (Rubens)|The Elevation of the Brazen Serpent...It represents that scene of distress described in the twenty-first chapter of the Book of Numbers, when the anger of the Lord sent fiery serpents among the discontented Israelites for their sin and rebellion against his high will; and what subject could be fitter chosen to represent the afflicting expressions of the human countenance, and the agonizing positions of the human frame, while the dignified deportment of Moses with uplifted hands directing the unhappy people to fix their eyes on the brazen serpent upheld by Aaron, which was to restore them to health, takes off from all terror in the scene. This wonderful effort was painted by Rubens when in Italy...Had Rubens painted no other than this picture his fame would have been established. It is a blaze of splendor accomplished when his soul was full of enthusiasm, and where every touch has marked the magic charm of his own powerful and unassisted pencil. From the Marano Palace, where it was ever deemed one of the most conspicuous ornaments The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Andrew Wilson au prix de 1260.0 £. [36]
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