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  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Saint Sebastian having sent so many martyrs to heaven before him, was himself impeached before the emperor Diocletian, who having grievously reproached him with ingratitude, delivered him over to certain archers of Mauritania, to be shot to death. His body was covered with arrows, and he was left for dead. Irene, the widow of St. Castulus, going to bury him, found him still alive, and took him to her lodgings, where, by the care taken of him, he recovered of his wound," &c. From the Lives of the primitive Fathers, Martyrs, &c. Though a picture of such merit may not stand in need of any commendation in the eyes of connoisseurs, yet we will give the following extract, inserted in the catalogue of the gallery of the duke of San Pietro..."A few months after, he undertook to draw another picture, for the chapel of the prince of Bari, representing the martyrdom of St. Sebastian: in this new work, Ribera infused as much of his powerful genius as was possible for him; so that having exhibited it to the public admiration, it was unanimously declared, and is still pronounced, to be one of his most perfect performances, and one of the most valuable among our treasures of painting... "Critical Letters upon Painters and Sculptors of the kingdom of Naples, by Abbé Andrea Vincenzo de Grandis. Letter III The preceding was excerpted Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Joseph Ribera, surnamed Lo Spagnoletto)|"Saint Sebastian having sent so many martyrs to heaven before him, was himself impeached before the emperor Diocletian, who having grievously reproached him with ingratitude, delivered him over to certain archers of Mauritania, to be shot to death. His body was covered with arrows, and he was left for dead. Irene, the widow of St. Castulus, going to bury him, found him still alive, and took him to her lodgings, where, by the care taken of him, he recovered of his wound," &c. From the Lives of the primitive Fathers, Martyrs, &c. Though a picture of such merit may not stand in need of any commendation in the eyes of connoisseurs, yet we will give the following extract, inserted in the catalogue of the gallery of the duke of San Pietro..."A few months after, he undertook to draw another picture, for the chapel of the prince of Bari, representing the martyrdom of St. Sebastian: in this new work, Ribera infused as much of his powerful genius as was possible for him; so that having exhibited it to the public admiration, it was unanimously declared, and is still pronounced, to be one of his most perfect performances, and one of the most valuable among our treasures of painting... "Critical Letters upon Painters and Sculptors of the kingdom of Naples, by Abbé Andrea Vincenzo de Grandis. Letter III The preceding was excerpted Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Joseph Ribera, surnamed Lo Spagnoletto, vendue par J J La Salle. [1]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Murder of the Innocents. The most capital and noble picture of that great master, during his residence at Rome; and one of the most valuable that can be offered to the Patrons of the Fine Arts. The lower part presents a beautiful assemblage of figures, admirably expressive of the different passions analogous to the subject. The upper part, a group of angels, designed in the most elegant and graceful attitudes, offering to the young victims the crowns and palms of martyrdom. This grand picture, possessing the beautiful and very rare union of the fine expression of the Roman, and the rich and true colouring of the Venetian schools, has been attributed to Il Domenichino. We think we ought to preserve the name by which it was known in the collection of the Italian nobleman whose property it was. It is not our intention to offer a name, but a work of real and true merit to the amateurs Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Alexander Veronese)|The Murder of the Innocents. The most capital and noble picture of that great master, during his residence at Rome; and one of the most valuable that can be offered to the Patrons of the Fine Arts. The lower part presents a beautiful assemblage of figures, admirably expressive of the different passions analogous to the subject. The upper part, a group of angels, designed in the most elegant and graceful attitudes, offering to the young victims the crowns and palms of martyrdom. This grand picture, possessing the beautiful and very rare union of the fine expression of the Roman, and the rich and true colouring of the Venetian schools, has been attributed to Il Domenichino. We think we ought to preserve the name by which it was known in the collection of the Italian nobleman whose property it was. It is not our intention to offer a name, but a work of real and true merit to the amateurs Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Alexander Veronese, vendue par J J La Salle. [2]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of a Woman, in a white Boddice, and a low embroidered Turban Cap. A charming and beautiful gem. The simplicity of composition and colouring in this admirable performance, attracts the eye of the spectator, whom a thousand graces will further detain. The female Leonardo has celebrated, is a brunette, with the most pleasing regularity of features and shape of countenance. The light head-dress serves finely to heighten the oval contours. The superior knowledge of chiaro-scuro of the master is admirably employed, while the means of producing it are almost imperceptible. The figure is finely relieved by a curtain of emerald green. We dare offer this painting as one of the most rare productions of the art ever brought into this country; and by no means inferior to the celebrated Belle Feronniere and Mona Lisa. (on pannel) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Leonardo da Vinci)|Portrait of a Woman, in a white Boddice, and a low embroidered Turban Cap. A charming and beautiful gem. The simplicity of composition and colouring in this admirable performance, attracts the eye of the spectator, whom a thousand graces will further detain. The female Leonardo has celebrated, is a brunette, with the most pleasing regularity of features and shape of countenance. The light head-dress serves finely to heighten the oval contours. The superior knowledge of chiaro-scuro of the master is admirably employed, while the means of producing it are almost imperceptible. The figure is finely relieved by a curtain of emerald green. We dare offer this painting as one of the most rare productions of the art ever brought into this country; and by no means inferior to the celebrated Belle Feronniere and Mona Lisa. (on pannel) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Leonardo da Vinci, vendue par J J La Salle. [3]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Calling of St. Matthew. "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom, and he saith unto him, follow me, and he arose and followed him. St. Matthew, chap. ix. One of the most capital and beautiful cabinet pictures, by Rubens; painted with great spirit of outline, and the most brilliant, transparent, and harmonious display of colour. -- (on pannel) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (P. P. Rubens)|The Calling of St. Matthew. "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom, and he saith unto him, follow me, and he arose and followed him. St. Matthew, chap. ix. One of the most capital and beautiful cabinet pictures, by Rubens; painted with great spirit of outline, and the most brilliant, transparent, and harmonious display of colour. -- (on pannel) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par P. P. Rubens, vendue par J J La Salle. [4]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Semiramis at her Toilet, hearing of the revolt of Babylon. She is expressing by an Oath, her Determination to reduce her People to Obedience. This capital and very rare performance is in the first and most finished style of Rembrandt. The colouring is very harmonious and rich, and the illusion in this fine painting is carried to a surprising and uncommon degree, particularly in the beautiful satin and velvet draperies of Semiramis's dress, and the carpet which covers the table Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Rembrandt)|Semiramis at her Toilet, hearing of the revolt of Babylon. She is expressing by an Oath, her Determination to reduce her People to Obedience. This capital and very rare performance is in the first and most finished style of Rembrandt. The colouring is very harmonious and rich, and the illusion in this fine painting is carried to a surprising and uncommon degree, particularly in the beautiful satin and velvet draperies of Semiramis's dress, and the carpet which covers the table Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par J J La Salle. [5]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Spanish Boy, Sleeping. Admirably painted from nature, with a very free and bold pencil. One of the most select and precious gems of that celebrated Spanish painter Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Estevan Murillo)|A Spanish Boy, Sleeping. Admirably painted from nature, with a very free and bold pencil. One of the most select and precious gems of that celebrated Spanish painter Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Estevan Murillo, vendue par J J La Salle. [6]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Eleazar sent from Jacob, departing from Laban, takes with him Rachel, destined in Marriage for his Master. This picture is considered one of the most interesting Dutch performances; because it combines with all the qualifications which render that school so valuable, a knowledge of the manners, and an historical fidelity, seldom to be found in it. The works of this master are few. This is one of the most capital paintings ever drawn by him Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Victors)|Eleazar sent from Jacob, departing from Laban, takes with him Rachel, destined in Marriage for his Master. This picture is considered one of the most interesting Dutch performances; because it combines with all the qualifications which render that school so valuable, a knowledge of the manners, and an historical fidelity, seldom to be found in it. The works of this master are few. This is one of the most capital paintings ever drawn by him Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Victors, vendue par J J La Salle. [8]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand and splendid Picture of a beautiful Spanish Princess, seated in a Chair, in the same Dress as in the Infanta Clara Isabella's Portrait, by this great Master. This noble performance, with some others in our collection, were sent from Spain to Naples, in consequence of the marriage of the duchess of Frias, with the Duke of San Pietro Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (P. P. Rubens)|A grand and splendid Picture of a beautiful Spanish Princess, seated in a Chair, in the same Dress as in the Infanta Clara Isabella's Portrait, by this great Master. This noble performance, with some others in our collection, were sent from Spain to Naples, in consequence of the marriage of the duchess of Frias, with the Duke of San Pietro Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par P. P. Rubens, vendue par J J La Salle. [9]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Rinaldo and Armida. Armida is employed in curling her hair; the enamoured knight seated near her, leans with an air of langour on the knees of that inchantress, He holds a mirror to her. His eyes fixed tenderly upon her, seem to say with Tasso: "Non può Specchio ritrar sì dolce imago, Nè in picciol vetro è un Paradiso accolto; Specchio t'è degno il Cielo e ne le stelle Puoi riguardar, le tue sembianze belle." A cupid has taken possession of Rinaldo's arms, and laughs at the warrior's defeat. Ubaldo and the Danish knight appear behind the foliage. That charming subject has been treated with all the gracefulness and poetical beauty that could be expected from a man of reputation in the Bolognese school, and who received his first lessons from L'Albano Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Carlo Cignani)|Rinaldo and Armida. Armida is employed in curling her hair; the enamoured knight seated near her, leans with an air of langour on the knees of that inchantress, He holds a mirror to her. His eyes fixed tenderly upon her, seem to say with Tasso: "Non può Specchio ritrar sì dolce imago, Nè in picciol vetro è un Paradiso accolto; Specchio t'è degno il Cielo e ne le stelle Puoi riguardar, le tue sembianze belle." A cupid has taken possession of Rinaldo's arms, and laughs at the warrior's defeat. Ubaldo and the Danish knight appear behind the foliage. That charming subject has been treated with all the gracefulness and poetical beauty that could be expected from a man of reputation in the Bolognese school, and who received his first lessons from L'Albano Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Carlo Cignani, vendue par J J La Salle. [10]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Disciple Ananias restores the Sight, and gives Baptism to St. Paul. This finished study for the great Picture of the Capuchins at Rome, offers one of the most admirable compositions, and one of the most beautiful cabinet pictures by this master, who is justly famed for the nobleness and magnificence of the works, with which he has enriched the palaces and churches of Rome Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Pietro da Cortona)|The Disciple Ananias restores the Sight, and gives Baptism to St. Paul. This finished study for the great Picture of the Capuchins at Rome, offers one of the most admirable compositions, and one of the most beautiful cabinet pictures by this master, who is justly famed for the nobleness and magnificence of the works, with which he has enriched the palaces and churches of Rome Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Pietro da Cortona, vendue par J J La Salle. [11]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand, Governor of the Low Countries for his Brother Philip IV. on Horseback, as in the great Picture at Dusseldorf, engraved by Paul Pontius; with a fine Landscape, instead of the Battle of Nortlinghen. A very pleasant and fine cabinet picture Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (P. P. Rubens)|Portrait of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand, Governor of the Low Countries for his Brother Philip IV. on Horseback, as in the great Picture at Dusseldorf, engraved by Paul Pontius; with a fine Landscape, instead of the Battle of Nortlinghen. A very pleasant and fine cabinet picture Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par P. P. Rubens, vendue par J J La Salle. [12]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Saint Jerome. A very fine and highly admired specimen of the powerful and sweet pencil of this great Valentian painter Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Joseph Ribera, surnamed Lo Spagnoletto)|Saint Jerome. A very fine and highly admired specimen of the powerful and sweet pencil of this great Valentian painter Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Joseph Ribera, surnamed Lo Spagnoletto, vendue par J J La Salle. [13]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior, with Lacemakers. An easel and very pleasing picture, painted with the greatest truth and delicacy, by one of the best pupils of Gerard Dow. (on pannel) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Quirin Brekelencamp)|An Interior, with Lacemakers. An easel and very pleasing picture, painted with the greatest truth and delicacy, by one of the best pupils of Gerard Dow. (on pannel) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Quirin Brekelencamp, vendue par J J La Salle. [15]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sea View, with some Ships in a strong Breeze. Painted with his usual science and free pencilling: a true imitation of nature, and a very pleasant cabinet picture Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Ludolf Bakhuysen)|A Sea View, with some Ships in a strong Breeze. Painted with his usual science and free pencilling: a true imitation of nature, and a very pleasant cabinet picture Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Ludolf Bakhuysen, vendue par J J La Salle. [18]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Death of Saint Joseph. Scenery Torch-Light, giving a beautiful Effect of Chiaro-scuro. A very capital and elegant Specimen of that follower of Correggio Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Bartolomeo Schedone)|Death of Saint Joseph. Scenery Torch-Light, giving a beautiful Effect of Chiaro-scuro. A very capital and elegant Specimen of that follower of Correggio Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Bartolomeo Schedone, vendue par J J La Salle. [19]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Head of Saint Peter, Sleeping. An early picture of this master, but possessing much of the grandeur and truth which distinguished his latter Performances Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Domenico Zampieri)|Head of Saint Peter, Sleeping. An early picture of this master, but possessing much of the grandeur and truth which distinguished his latter Performances Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Domenico Zampieri, vendue par J J La Salle. [20]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Jael and Sisara. Figures larger than life. A very fine gallery picture, in the best colouring of Guercino Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (John Francis Barbieri da Cento, surnamed Il Guercino)|Jael and Sisara. Figures larger than life. A very fine gallery picture, in the best colouring of Guercino Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par John Francis Barbieri da Cento, surnamed Il Guercino, vendue par J J La Salle. [21]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Ugo Boncompagni, Pope Gregory XIII. the Author of the Gregorian Calendar: a very spirited, true, and well-colored Picture, by the founder of the great School of Bologna; the Rival of Titian for Portrait Painting. (Vide Lanzi, Storia Pittorica, dell' Italia.) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Bartolommeo Passerotti)|Portrait of Ugo Boncompagni, Pope Gregory XIII. the Author of the Gregorian Calendar: a very spirited, true, and well-colored Picture, by the founder of the great School of Bologna; the Rival of Titian for Portrait Painting. (Vide Lanzi, Storia Pittorica, dell' Italia.) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Bartolommeo Passerotti, vendue par J J La Salle. [24]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Crucifixion. Mary, John, and Mary Magdalen, stand at the Foot of the Cross. A very beautiful, sweet and well composed performance of the Guido of the Low Countries, whose reputation is sufficiently established by his admirable portraits, his grand pictures in France, and particularly by his celebrated performance of La Religieuse mourante, in the Museum of Paris. Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Philip de Champagne)|A Crucifixion. Mary, John, and Mary Magdalen, stand at the Foot of the Cross. A very beautiful, sweet and well composed performance of the Guido of the Low Countries, whose reputation is sufficiently established by his admirable portraits, his grand pictures in France, and particularly by his celebrated performance of La Religieuse mourante, in the Museum of Paris. Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Philip de Champagne, vendue par J J La Salle. [25]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View on the Banks of the Meuse. The fore-ground represents a stony soil, with thorny plants, and several oxen on it; in the middle ground is seen, the Rape of Europa. It is evident, this poetical subject has been executed by a different hand than Poter's; for he certainly would have represented the figures with an inferior degree of taste; but much better the two animals, which are foreign to his composition. This scarce and pleasing cabinet picture, offers in the animals, in the prospect, as well as in the light and transparent clouds, that exact imitation of nature, which the master has carried to the highest degree of perfection in his subsequent performances. It bears the monogram P.P. -- some have considered it as a fine Pásticcio of Teniers. (On Wood) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Paul Poter)|A View on the Banks of the Meuse. The fore-ground represents a stony soil, with thorny plants, and several oxen on it; in the middle ground is seen, the Rape of Europa. It is evident, this poetical subject has been executed by a different hand than Poter's; for he certainly would have represented the figures with an inferior degree of taste; but much better the two animals, which are foreign to his composition. This scarce and pleasing cabinet picture, offers in the animals, in the prospect, as well as in the light and transparent clouds, that exact imitation of nature, which the master has carried to the highest degree of perfection in his subsequent performances. It bears the monogram P.P. -- some have considered it as a fine Pásticcio of Teniers. (On Wood) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Paul Poter, vendue par J J La Salle. [26]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A very fine and curious small round Portrait of this Great Man, by himself, in the Bolognese costume; originally belonging to the Cardinal Aldobrandini. The inscription, noli altum tendere, is expressive of the well-known modest, and unambitious character of the painter. A very rare and precious gem. (on copper) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Domenico Zampieri, surnamed Il Domenichino)|A very fine and curious small round Portrait of this Great Man, by himself, in the Bolognese costume; originally belonging to the Cardinal Aldobrandini. The inscription, noli altum tendere, is expressive of the well-known modest, and unambitious character of the painter. A very rare and precious gem. (on copper) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Domenico Zampieri, surnamed Il Domenichino, vendue par J J La Salle. [27]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sun Set; warm summer's evening: cattle and figures. Etched in the Liber Veritatis, No.18. Two charming small pictures, undoubtedly by this celebrated master Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Claude Lorrain)|A Sun Set; warm summer's evening: cattle and figures. Etched in the Liber Veritatis, No.18. Two charming small pictures, undoubtedly by this celebrated master Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Claude Lorrain, vendue par J J La Salle. [29]
  • 1812.05.04/ maison de ventes : Lasalle (J.J.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Descent from the Cross, a composition of nine principal figures: this picture, extremely valuable for the history of the art, is in the manner of Il Perugino, under whose instruction, Raphael, aged only 19 years, still was at that time. The two figures which terminate the picture on the right of the spectator, are portraits of Il Perugino, and of Raphael himself. This early and truly venerable performance of the prince of painters, originally belonged to the house of Villamarina, counts of Salerno, for which it seems to have been painted. (Vide the inscription, with the date, 1503.) (On wood) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples (Raphael)|The Descent from the Cross, a composition of nine principal figures: this picture, extremely valuable for the history of the art, is in the manner of Il Perugino, under whose instruction, Raphael, aged only 19 years, still was at that time. The two figures which terminate the picture on the right of the spectator, are portraits of Il Perugino, and of Raphael himself. This early and truly venerable performance of the prince of painters, originally belonged to the house of Villamarina, counts of Salerno, for which it seems to have been painted. (Vide the inscription, with the date, 1503.) (On wood) Capital Paintings, purchased from the Gallery of the Late Duke of San Pietro, in the Kingdom of Naples]] réalisée par Raphael, vendue par J J La Salle. [30]