The historic gallery of portraits and paintings; or, Biographical review: (1807)
London, Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe · leaf 411
, and seconded by magic execution: whatevermay be its Venetian or Flemish flaws of mythology andChristianity, antique and modern costume, promiscuouslydisplayed, it leaves all plans of Venetian allegory far be-hind, and in what came from his hand rivals all theirexecution. If it equals not in… … ■ ! THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS. AFTER A PICTURE BY RUBENS. However transcendent the genius of the painter, orthe poet, a fit opportunity does not always present itselffor either to display the treasures of his art. Without afelicity in the choice of subject, a consideration highlyimportant, no…
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