Stories of the Flemish & Dutch artists, from the time of the Van Eycks to the end of the seventeenth century (1908)
Reynolds, Victor, comp · London, Chatto & Windus; New York, Duffield & Co. · leaf 300
e, and hatchings of argent andsable. If the painter had spoken of lace, cotton,thread, and needles it would have been more inkeeping with the facts. Nevertheless, at the endof two years he received a response; the favourwhich he had begged of the Court of Spain wasgranted on one condition, a… … DAVID TENIERS THE YOUNGER 235 least payment of any kind for his work. Theartist was greatly puzzled by this reply, and didnot know whether to regard it as a joke, or amasked refusal, or a lesson against pride. Tohave chosen the title would have argued themost extraordinary arrogance, and this check…
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