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  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Adamson (John). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landscape and Figures The finest harmonious glow reigns over the whole of this fascinating composition, the distinct and light foliage, the crisp thorn, men, and animals, are within the atmosphere of the picture, and softened with the sweetest aërial perspective; the figures are such as Cuyp probably would have painted if he had studied in Italy (Both)|Landscape and Figures The finest harmonious glow reigns over the whole of this fascinating composition, the distinct and light foliage, the crisp thorn, men, and animals, are within the atmosphere of the picture, and softened with the sweetest aërial perspective; the figures are such as Cuyp probably would have painted if he had studied in Italy]] réalisée par Both, vendue par Dukinfield Lodge. [16]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Adamson (John). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Woman taken in Adultery A Chef D'Oeuvre of this great master, which places him in the highest class of historical painter: in variety of expression, it may vie with the Cartoon of Raphael, of Paul preaching at Athens; the severe and manly beauty of the Saviour is finely opposed to that of the bewitching female, whose look of chastened voluptuousness is a fine effort of genius; her head is truly Titianesque; the whole is a superb treasure of art (Titian)|The Woman taken in Adultery A Chef D'Oeuvre of this great master, which places him in the highest class of historical painter: in variety of expression, it may vie with the Cartoon of Raphael, of Paul preaching at Athens; the severe and manly beauty of the Saviour is finely opposed to that of the bewitching female, whose look of chastened voluptuousness is a fine effort of genius; her head is truly Titianesque; the whole is a superb treasure of art]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Dukinfield Lodge. [27]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Adamson (John). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Pas des Drapeaux A beautiful display of taste in landscape, and of spirit and true nature in figures, and finished in his finest manner; a picture of this master, so pure, of so much subject, and so interesting, being painted in his best time, rarely comes to public sale (Wouvermans)|Le Pas des Drapeaux A beautiful display of taste in landscape, and of spirit and true nature in figures, and finished in his finest manner; a picture of this master, so pure, of so much subject, and so interesting, being painted in his best time, rarely comes to public sale]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par Dukinfield Lodge. [30]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin, infant Christ and St. John, in a landscape: on copper. This graceful painter was nearly related to F. Parmegiano: as he studied no other painter than Corregio, most of his pictures resemble those of his master, we have known many that have been mistaken for Corregio's work (G. Parmegiano)|The Virgin, infant Christ and St. John, in a landscape: on copper. This graceful painter was nearly related to F. Parmegiano: as he studied no other painter than Corregio, most of his pictures resemble those of his master, we have known many that have been mistaken for Corregio's work]] réalisée par G. Parmegiano, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 8.0 £. [62]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Blessing of Esau. This Venetian painter is a close imitator of Titian. We have seen several fine pictures by him at Venice, respecting which most connoisseurs were in doubt whether they should ascribe them to Bonifacio or Titian. His merit is hardly known out of the Venetian school, as his works are generally sold for those of Titian, Gorgione, or P. Veronese (Bonifacio Veniziano)|Blessing of Esau. This Venetian painter is a close imitator of Titian. We have seen several fine pictures by him at Venice, respecting which most connoisseurs were in doubt whether they should ascribe them to Bonifacio or Titian. His merit is hardly known out of the Venetian school, as his works are generally sold for those of Titian, Gorgione, or P. Veronese]] réalisée par Bonifacio Veniziano, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 15.4 £. [68]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ healing the Lepers: on pannel. This richly-coloured specimen of that very scarce master, unites the fine Venetian tints with the correctness of the Roman outline. From the collection of the Duke de Tallard, and from that of Crozat, in which gallery it is engraved. A good print of this picture is with it (G. Genga)|Christ healing the Lepers: on pannel. This richly-coloured specimen of that very scarce master, unites the fine Venetian tints with the correctness of the Roman outline. From the collection of the Duke de Tallard, and from that of Crozat, in which gallery it is engraved. A good print of this picture is with it]] réalisée par G. Genga, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Walpole au prix de 32.11 £. [77]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Holy Family and St. John, in a rich landscape, with architecture, attended by a choir of angels: on thick pannel -- a capital performance of Garofalo's works, and displaying the several characteristic beauties of that elegant master. From the Prince d'Isembourg's gallery (Garofolo)|Holy Family and St. John, in a rich landscape, with architecture, attended by a choir of angels: on thick pannel -- a capital performance of Garofalo's works, and displaying the several characteristic beauties of that elegant master. From the Prince d'Isembourg's gallery]] réalisée par Garofolo, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Wadmore au prix de 42.0 £. [80]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This artist was the son of Corregio: having lost his father, he gave up painting for trade. This genuine picture of his, possesses much merit, and unites the characteristic beauties of the Parma school; as he chiefly painted in fresco, his cabinet pictures are very seldom met with, or ever hear of, out of Parma (Pomponio Corregio)|This artist was the son of Corregio: having lost his father, he gave up painting for trade. This genuine picture of his, possesses much merit, and unites the characteristic beauties of the Parma school; as he chiefly painted in fresco, his cabinet pictures are very seldom met with, or ever hear of, out of Parma]] réalisée par Pomponio Corregio, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Morland au prix de 25.14 £. [85]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A female saint holding the palm of martyrdom. This highly-finished specimen of Luini might be attributed to L. da Vinci, his master, (as is often the case with the best works of this painter.) The sweet character of the head, and its elegant shape, are in the best style of Leonardo; the high finishing of the hair, and ornaments, united to the grand style and richness of the draperies, increase the deception: on thick pannel (Luini)|A female saint holding the palm of martyrdom. This highly-finished specimen of Luini might be attributed to L. da Vinci, his master, (as is often the case with the best works of this painter.) The sweet character of the head, and its elegant shape, are in the best style of Leonardo; the high finishing of the hair, and ornaments, united to the grand style and richness of the draperies, increase the deception: on thick pannel]] réalisée par Luini, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 30.19 £. [87]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Holy Family with St. John. The grace and elegance of the figures equal, in this noble performance, the richness of colouring and the power of chiaro scuro. It is a remarkably fine specimen of that scarce and charming painter. I T. Francillon bought it in the Gallery of Comte St. Vitali, at Parma (Schidone)|Holy Family with St. John. The grace and elegance of the figures equal, in this noble performance, the richness of colouring and the power of chiaro scuro. It is a remarkably fine specimen of that scarce and charming painter. I T. Francillon bought it in the Gallery of Comte St. Vitali, at Parma]] réalisée par Schidone, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 189.0 £. [89]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Lievens: on pannel -- a finely painted head; the truth and strength of expression equal in this portrait, the scientific handling, and the powerful harmony of the whole performance. I T. Francillon bought it at Rome, in A. Kauffman's collection; as some lines written on the back of the picture, fully testify (A. Van Dyck)|Portrait of Lievens: on pannel -- a finely painted head; the truth and strength of expression equal in this portrait, the scientific handling, and the powerful harmony of the whole performance. I T. Francillon bought it at Rome, in A. Kauffman's collection; as some lines written on the back of the picture, fully testify]] réalisée par A. Van Dyck, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Yates au prix de 51.9 £. [90]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Theresa in prayer, attended by a choir of angels. This elegant altar piece adorned a Chapel of one of the sixty churches that were demolished by the French in Rome. This noble performance might well pass for a work of Guido, whom Albano has evidently imitated; for such has it been considered by several able judges, both at Rome and Paris; but Truth obliges us to refer it to its proper author. The fine handling of the angels, the thickness of colour, and the sweet expression of the Virgin, possess the best characteristicks of Guido's silvery works. An etching of this picture is with it (Albano)|St. Theresa in prayer, attended by a choir of angels. This elegant altar piece adorned a Chapel of one of the sixty churches that were demolished by the French in Rome. This noble performance might well pass for a work of Guido, whom Albano has evidently imitated; for such has it been considered by several able judges, both at Rome and Paris; but Truth obliges us to refer it to its proper author. The fine handling of the angels, the thickness of colour, and the sweet expression of the Virgin, possess the best characteristicks of Guido's silvery works. An etching of this picture is with it]] réalisée par Albano, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 210.0 £. [91]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Mount Parnassus. This noble and classical landscape is enriched by a number of small figures, representing poets, historians, and various artists exerting their efforts to reach the top of Mount Parnassus, which is crowned by Apollo's brilliant car: these figures are by the hand of Poussin. Apollo and the Nine Muses, of a much larger size, (painted by the hand of P. da Cortona) enrich the fore-ground of this grand landscape: we view it as one of the most important and classical of that eminent painter They are both pencilled with great freedom of hand, and may be ranged in the first class of the works of this favorite master. They were painted for the Palavicini Palace at Rome, whence they were removed only by the present owner; this accounts for their perfect state of preservation. Etchings of these two pictures are with them (Gaspar Poussin)|Mount Parnassus. This noble and classical landscape is enriched by a number of small figures, representing poets, historians, and various artists exerting their efforts to reach the top of Mount Parnassus, which is crowned by Apollo's brilliant car: these figures are by the hand of Poussin. Apollo and the Nine Muses, of a much larger size, (painted by the hand of P. da Cortona) enrich the fore-ground of this grand landscape: we view it as one of the most important and classical of that eminent painter They are both pencilled with great freedom of hand, and may be ranged in the first class of the works of this favorite master. They were painted for the Palavicini Palace at Rome, whence they were removed only by the present owner; this accounts for their perfect state of preservation. Etchings of these two pictures are with them]] réalisée par Gaspar Poussin, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Green au prix de 210.0 £. [92]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Companion. This landscape is painted in the manner of Gaspar, with whom we are more familiar: it presents a beautiful specimen of historical landscape. They are both pencilled with great freedom of hand, and may be ranged in the first class of the works of this favorite master. They were painted for the Palavicini Palace at Rome, whence they were removed only by the present owner; this accounts for their perfect state of preservation. Etchings of these two pictures are with them (Gaspar Poussin)|The Companion. This landscape is painted in the manner of Gaspar, with whom we are more familiar: it presents a beautiful specimen of historical landscape. They are both pencilled with great freedom of hand, and may be ranged in the first class of the works of this favorite master. They were painted for the Palavicini Palace at Rome, whence they were removed only by the present owner; this accounts for their perfect state of preservation. Etchings of these two pictures are with them]] réalisée par Gaspar Poussin, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 262.10 £. [93]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Madona and Child, with a highly-finished landscape: on thick pannel. This artist was a favorite pupil of L. da Vinci, whose works are in great esteem in Italy, where they bring a large price. This picture, very highly finished, is an authentic and fine specimen of that very scarce master, whose name is scarcely known on this side of the Alps (Cesare da Sesto)|Madona and Child, with a highly-finished landscape: on thick pannel. This artist was a favorite pupil of L. da Vinci, whose works are in great esteem in Italy, where they bring a large price. This picture, very highly finished, is an authentic and fine specimen of that very scarce master, whose name is scarcely known on this side of the Alps]] réalisée par Cesare da Sesto, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Norton au prix de 36.15 £. [94]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Virgin, Child and St. John, in a pleasing landscape; on an uncommonly thick circular pannel. This charming picture resembles greatly the works of Raffael, and was catalogued under that name, in the gallery at Rome, whence it was bought. We recognize in this rare performance the leading characteristics of Frate, and do not hesitate to restore it to that eminent imitator of Raffael's works (Fra. Bartolomeo)|Virgin, Child and St. John, in a pleasing landscape; on an uncommonly thick circular pannel. This charming picture resembles greatly the works of Raffael, and was catalogued under that name, in the gallery at Rome, whence it was bought. We recognize in this rare performance the leading characteristics of Frate, and do not hesitate to restore it to that eminent imitator of Raffael's works]] réalisée par Fra. Bartolomeo, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 47.5 £. [96]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cardinal Mafféo Barbarini. This fine portrait is pencilled with surprising facility. It recalls to our memory, the noble picture of that master in the Zampieri Palace (the rebuking St. Peter) which is pencilled in the like bold manner. Guido painted this portrait from life, as a finished study, for the large picture of the Cardinal with his three nephews, which is engraved by Greuter (Guido)|Cardinal Mafféo Barbarini. This fine portrait is pencilled with surprising facility. It recalls to our memory, the noble picture of that master in the Zampieri Palace (the rebuking St. Peter) which is pencilled in the like bold manner. Guido painted this portrait from life, as a finished study, for the large picture of the Cardinal with his three nephews, which is engraved by Greuter]] réalisée par Guido, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par M Stafford au prix de 37.16 £. [97]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Holy Family and St. John in a fine landscape: on pannel. The genuine pictures of this ancient painter are scarce; they are often mistaken for the works of Garofolo. This is signed in gold letters, Ludovicus Mazzolinus, 1513. It is an uncommonly fine and highly-finished specimen of Mazzolini (Ludovicus Mazzolini)|Holy Family and St. John in a fine landscape: on pannel. The genuine pictures of this ancient painter are scarce; they are often mistaken for the works of Garofolo. This is signed in gold letters, Ludovicus Mazzolinus, 1513. It is an uncommonly fine and highly-finished specimen of Mazzolini]] réalisée par Ludovicus Mazzolini, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 36.4 £. [98]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View in Holland. This is one of the leading works of that master -- the size of it, the number and perfection of the figures, and the brilliancy of the sky and landscape, rank this picture in the first class. From M. Clos's collection. There is an etching of it with the picture (Adrian Van de Velde)|A View in Holland. This is one of the leading works of that master -- the size of it, the number and perfection of the figures, and the brilliancy of the sky and landscape, rank this picture in the first class. From M. Clos's collection. There is an etching of it with the picture]] réalisée par Adrian Van de Velde, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 299.5 £. [99]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Toilet of Venus. The fair goddess is surrounded by the three Graces and several Cupids. Mars is observing from behind some trees. This is the style in which Albano excelled. This picture is one of the richest, the most brilliant and capital specimens of this admired painter of the Graces. We T. Francillon purchased it at Rome in the gallery of Prince Corsini (Albano)|The Toilet of Venus. The fair goddess is surrounded by the three Graces and several Cupids. Mars is observing from behind some trees. This is the style in which Albano excelled. This picture is one of the richest, the most brilliant and capital specimens of this admired painter of the Graces. We T. Francillon purchased it at Rome in the gallery of Prince Corsini]] réalisée par Albano, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 194.5 £. [100]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ in the Garden, with his Disciples: on very thick pannel. The exquisite expression of the figures, their graceful and wonderfully-varied attitudes, the masterly arrangement of the colours, the vigor and scientific magnificence of the chiaro scuro (all characteristics of Correggio's best works) are united in this wonderful performance, with an inimitable freedom of pencil, and place it among the most exquisite and undoubted specimens of this very scarce and eminent master. I T. Francillon made the purchase of it at Parma (Correggio)|Christ in the Garden, with his Disciples: on very thick pannel. The exquisite expression of the figures, their graceful and wonderfully-varied attitudes, the masterly arrangement of the colours, the vigor and scientific magnificence of the chiaro scuro (all characteristics of Correggio's best works) are united in this wonderful performance, with an inimitable freedom of pencil, and place it among the most exquisite and undoubted specimens of this very scarce and eminent master. I T. Francillon made the purchase of it at Parma]] réalisée par Correggio, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 367.10 £. [102]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An interior Rural Scene, with twelve figures. This highly-finished picture is one of the most brilliant specimens we have seen, of that great humourist. The beauty and exquisite expression of the figures, the perfection of the handling, the richness of the colouring, and the brilliancy with which the sun illumines the scene, render it a choice and valuable picture. It is on pannel (J. Stein)|An interior Rural Scene, with twelve figures. This highly-finished picture is one of the most brilliant specimens we have seen, of that great humourist. The beauty and exquisite expression of the figures, the perfection of the handling, the richness of the colouring, and the brilliancy with which the sun illumines the scene, render it a choice and valuable picture. It is on pannel]] réalisée par J. Stein, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 63.0 £. [103]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Calm. This picture is one of the most brilliant and capital performances of that much esteemed master. It has adorned the famous galleries of Comte Choiseul, Prince de Conti, and Poullain; it is engraved in the last gallery; the book of engravings from which will be sold with the picture (W. Van de Velde)|A Calm. This picture is one of the most brilliant and capital performances of that much esteemed master. It has adorned the famous galleries of Comte Choiseul, Prince de Conti, and Poullain; it is engraved in the last gallery; the book of engravings from which will be sold with the picture]] réalisée par W. Van de Velde, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 183.15 £. [107]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This is one of the finest landscapes of that eminent master: it represents a brilliant scene in Lombardy; the Appenines form the back ground; various elevations of ground, scientifically managed, lead the eye with delight through the whole country: barks with musicians enrich the delightful scene. Several figures, seven inches high, and touched with the unrivalled hand of this great painter, adorn the picture; which we boldly recommend to the refined connoisseur, as one of the most perfect and brilliant performances of this eminent and very scarce master. Mr. Dufourny (then Director of the French Museum) bought this picture in 1803, at Naples, in the gallery of Cella Mare, Duca del Gesso, for the private collection of Comte Chaptal, one of the ministers of Buonaparte. I T. Francillon bought it of Comte Chaptal himself. It is on its original canvass, which accounts for its very perfect state of preservation (Domenichino)|This is one of the finest landscapes of that eminent master: it represents a brilliant scene in Lombardy; the Appenines form the back ground; various elevations of ground, scientifically managed, lead the eye with delight through the whole country: barks with musicians enrich the delightful scene. Several figures, seven inches high, and touched with the unrivalled hand of this great painter, adorn the picture; which we boldly recommend to the refined connoisseur, as one of the most perfect and brilliant performances of this eminent and very scarce master. Mr. Dufourny (then Director of the French Museum) bought this picture in 1803, at Naples, in the gallery of Cella Mare, Duca del Gesso, for the private collection of Comte Chaptal, one of the ministers of Buonaparte. I T. Francillon bought it of Comte Chaptal himself. It is on its original canvass, which accounts for its very perfect state of preservation]] réalisée par Domenichino, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 1050.0 £. [110]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior Scene with many figures; well known by the name of The Violin Player. On pannel. The number and humourous expression of the figures, the taste and richness of composition, the power and brilliancy of the colour, joined to the wonderful harmony of this uncommon picture, rank it in the very first line among the best works of this inimitable master. An etching accompanies the picture (A. Ostade)|An Interior Scene with many figures; well known by the name of The Violin Player. On pannel. The number and humourous expression of the figures, the taste and richness of composition, the power and brilliancy of the colour, joined to the wonderful harmony of this uncommon picture, rank it in the very first line among the best works of this inimitable master. An etching accompanies the picture]] réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 367.10 £. [111]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Dutch Wilkie has painted in this masterly performance, his own portrait, and that of his wife and family, after having indulged too freely, in the dainties of a good dinner. This inimitable humourist has described the dangers of drunkeness with a variety of laughable and entertaining incidents. This picture is in his best manner, and was painted in the zenith of his talent. It is one of the most capital, and perfect works, in every respect, of this great favourite painter. May I be permitted to lead the eye of the refined connoisseur to the three capital specimens (all in different styles) of this my favourite painter amongst the Dutch masters, and to add, that as long as true expression of the mind (which is by far the most difficult part of the art,) will be preferred to mere outline and colour, J. Stein, the moralist, will be ranked in the first line of his school. Sir J. Reynolds admired the works of this master, not only for the humour, and lively expression of the figures, but also for the truth, the vigour, and harmony of his colouring. The Hero of the Age, by giving last month, at a sale in Paris, 11550 fr. (nearly five hundred pounds) for an easel picture of this master, composed only of four figures, has proved, that his feelings for the beauties of the art, keep pace with his other eminent and unrivalled abilities (J. Stein)|The Dutch Wilkie has painted in this masterly performance, his own portrait, and that of his wife and family, after having indulged too freely, in the dainties of a good dinner. This inimitable humourist has described the dangers of drunkeness with a variety of laughable and entertaining incidents. This picture is in his best manner, and was painted in the zenith of his talent. It is one of the most capital, and perfect works, in every respect, of this great favourite painter. May I be permitted to lead the eye of the refined connoisseur to the three capital specimens (all in different styles) of this my favourite painter amongst the Dutch masters, and to add, that as long as true expression of the mind (which is by far the most difficult part of the art,) will be preferred to mere outline and colour, J. Stein, the moralist, will be ranked in the first line of his school. Sir J. Reynolds admired the works of this master, not only for the humour, and lively expression of the figures, but also for the truth, the vigour, and harmony of his colouring. The Hero of the Age, by giving last month, at a sale in Paris, 11550 fr. (nearly five hundred pounds) for an easel picture of this master, composed only of four figures, has proved, that his feelings for the beauties of the art, keep pace with his other eminent and unrivalled abilities]] réalisée par J. Stein, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg, achetée par Watson Taylor au prix de 362.5 £. [113]
  • 1817.06.14/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ crowned. The nobleman who sold me this picture at Milan, assured me that it formerly hung in the Church Dele Gracie, under the famous large one of the same subject and master; and that it had been always considered, as the small original picture. It is a well known fact, that most of the ancient masters painted such, before they began their larger picture, to enable them to judge better of the effects of grouping, colour, &c. I myself, view this picture as an original and authentic work of Titian; and I feel confident, that those connoisseurs, who have examined the large picture, with due attention, will fully coincide in my opinion, and agree, that it is an exquisite, and extra rare specimen of that illustrious master. It is painted on a very thick ancient pannel (Titian)|Christ crowned. The nobleman who sold me this picture at Milan, assured me that it formerly hung in the Church Dele Gracie, under the famous large one of the same subject and master; and that it had been always considered, as the small original picture. It is a well known fact, that most of the ancient masters painted such, before they began their larger picture, to enable them to judge better of the effects of grouping, colour, &c. I myself, view this picture as an original and authentic work of Titian; and I feel confident, that those connoisseurs, who have examined the large picture, with due attention, will fully coincide in my opinion, and agree, that it is an exquisite, and extra rare specimen of that illustrious master. It is painted on a very thick ancient pannel]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Duke de D'Alberg au prix de 315.0 £. [114]