Landscapes. anchored at the side, only parts of which are seen; a fourth man is behind the former group, and a boat with two men in it lies close to the shore. The left is composed of rocky ground, on which grow clusters of trees, some of which conceal a temple dedicated to Pan; and on the same side, but nearer the front, is seated a herdsman watching a few goats. -No. 14. See also No. 122. 215. Christ tempted in the Desert. This drawing is of an upright shape, and represents a mountainous country with a river flowing across it, at the extremity of the foreground. In this sequestered spot is seen the Saviour seated at the base of a lofty cliff, on the right of the foreground, apparently replying to the suggestion of the tempter, who, in the form of an old man, stands before Him, pointing to the stones. "If thou be the Son of God, command these stones to be made into bread."-No. 15. See also No. 326. 216. The Magdalen in the Desert. This picture is composed of an immense rock, partly concealed by the branching foliages of two trees, the nearest of which shoots its roots over a sandy bank, under shelter of which is seated a female, in a melancholy mood, resting her head on her hand: considerably beyond her, and at the base of the crag, are three men in conversation.-No. 16. See also Nos. 228 and 396. 217. A View of the Campagna, in the neighbourhood of Rome, representing a finely undulated country, with a river flowing through it, which passes under a little bridge, composed of three arches, on the right; beyond the latter object stands a Landscapes. cluster of three trees on the bank of the river, a little retired from which are seen various buildings on the summits of hills. Only a single individual is perceptible, in the centre and near the water.-No. 17. 218. A Traveller, of a colossal size (perhaps intended for St. Christopher), seated at the foot of a tree, with one hand resting on his knee, and the other holding a staff. The distance represents a mountainous country divided by a river. -No. 18. 219. Two Angels conducting St. John into the Desert. The landscape exhibits a hilly country, divided in the centre by a river, which flows under a bridge, composed of six arches, and thence winds round to the right of the foreground. The subject above stated, is introduced near a clump of trees on the left, and the saint is seen approaching the spectator between two angels.-No. 19. 220. St. Hubert. The view represents a wild and rocky scene, on the foreground of which is the converted hunter, who appears to have just alighted from his horse, and has fallen on his knees, and, with uplifted hands, is looking towards a stag which stands on a high bank, near some trees, on the right. The view is bounded by rocky mountains, partially clothed with bushes.-No. 20. 221. Minerva visiting the Muses on Mount Helicon. The goddess armed, and holding a spear in her left hand, is addressing herself to Urania and Thalia, who stand before Landscapes. her listening to her discourse. Clio and Euterpe are seated at the foot of a tree on the right, and the rest of the Muses are in a receding part of the hill. Signed Claudio, inv, Roma, 1676.-No. 21. See also Nos. 195 and 209. 222. Cattle at Pasture. The view merely consists of a single hill sloping off from the left to the opposite side, having a row of trees of various kinds growing along its ridge. On the foreground are two groups of oxen, one of which consists of four, and the other of three beasts. The herdsman stands at some distance off, leaning on his staff.-No. 22. 223. A Shepherdess playing on a Pipe, and two Herdsmen listening. The view offers a hilly country with a river on the right, on the farthest bank of which, and near the centre of the scene, stands a cluster of trees; from hence the view extends to the distant hills, on the acclivities of which are buildings. The left of the scene is composed of a high rocky bank surmounted by trees which overshadow a small temple. On this side, but nearer the spectator, are a herdsman and a woman sitting together on a bank, the latter of whom is playing on a pipe, to the sound of which a peasant, while leaning on his staff, is listening; his flock repose on the bank of the adjacent stream.-No. 23. 224. A Man leading a Bull by the Horn. A view on the seacoast, representing an open flat scene nearly destitute of trees. On the right of the foreground are a man with an axe on his shoulder, leading a bull by the horn, and followed by a woman with a basket on her head, a man with some birds Landscapes. slung at his back, and a boy. Considerably beyond these is a herdsman sitting on the ground, and a number of goats browsing round him.-No. 24. 225. The Tired Traveller. This pleasing scene represents a hilly country, with a river in the centre, which flows along the right of the foreground and under a bridge, composed of three arches; near this is a traveller lying on the ground and his dog standing by him; from hence the eye views a cluster of bushy trees, and still more remote, some buildings with a round tower. The opposite side shows an open country with buildings on the left.-No. 25. 226. The Sportsman. A wild rocky scene with a river on the right, and a sportsman kneeling in the centre of the foreground, aiming his gun at some distant object.-No. 26. 227. Christ with the Disciples journeying to Emmaus. The subject is introduced on the foreground of a hilly country, and the Saviour is represented walking between the two disciples, and approaching the spectator; one of the latter carries a staff on his shoulder and has his hand on his dreast; the other is pointing to a city, part of which is concealed by a clump of trees on a hill: they appear to have just left a woody dell, which is seen behind them.-No. 27. See also Nos. 125, 151, 213, and 327. 228. A Magdalen Repentant. The figure here forms the principal in the picture, and represents a young woman wearing a mantle, which leaves her legs exposed, seated by the Landscapes. side of a rock with her hands clasped, and resting on a bank, by the side of which lies a skull and a book. Some rocks bound the foreground; beyond which is seen the ocean.No. 28. See also Nos. 216 and 396. 229. Æneas on the Latium Coast. This beautiful study from nature is composed, in front, of some rising ground varied with herbage; from hence the eye looks over an uninterrupted expanse of ocean, on which are three vessels; one of them, containing the Trojan hero and his companions, is near the shore, on which stand two women looking at them; their backs are towards the spectator, and one has a quiver slung at her back and the other a dog by her side.—No. 29. 230. A View on a River, with a number of fishing-boats lying alongside of some houses, which extend over the farther side of the water.-No. 30. 231. A Forest. This excellent study from nature represents a thick wood, among the various trees of which may be noticed the oak, the birch, and the chestnut.-No. 31. 232. A Study from Nature, composed of a close view of some rocky hills, whose sides and base are thickly covered with trees of various kinds; these are divided from the foreground by a narrow stream, which flows along the whole extent of the scene. A tree grows on the right of the foreground, only the trunk of which and a few of the branches, are seen.-No. 32. |