A Descriptive Catalogue of the Works of Rembrandt, and of His Scholars, Bol, Livens, and Van Vliet,: Compiled from the Original Etchings, and from the Catalogues of De Burgy, Gersaint, Helle and Glomy, Marcus, and Yver, Deel 2J. M'Creery, and sold by J. Edwards, ... and Cadell and Davies, ... London., 1796 - 339 pagina's |
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arched back-ground is shaded back-ground is white bordered with fur bottom Burgomaster Bust calotte cloak collection corner is written curtain Dutch barn elbow chair engraved etched by G. F. executed Exshaw extremely rare feather FERDINAND BOL finished full face G. F. Schmidt gorget hair is frizled half-length hangs hatchings holds including a margin Indian ink J. G. Van Vliet Jesus Joseph of Arimathea landscape leaning left hand left side LEONARD BRAMER less wrought light comes lightly etched likewise Livens marked I. L. Sup mezetin cap middle Morisco moustaches nearly in front nearly in profile old woman oval plate Portrait of Rembrandt presque-unique profile turned Rembrandt's mother rests right hand right side ruff scarce second impression seen in front seen in profile seen nearly sketched standing three-quarters turned top left corner trees turned a little Vliet fecit wears whence the light window written Rembrandt written Rt
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Pagina 321 - A score of 80 is excellent; 70 is good; 60 is average; 50 is fair; below 40 is poor. 1. The 2. The 3. The 4. The 5. The 6. The 7. The 8. The 9. The 10. The 11. The 12. The 13. The 14. The 15. The 16. The 17. The 18.
Pagina 175 - Rembrandt, it 1s not surprising that he exerted all his abilities in finishing this plate, which was the property of the Burgomaster himself, but whether as a purchase or a present is uncertain. M. Gersaint relates, that in one of his journeys to Holland, he happened to be at Amsterdam when Six's cabinet was selling. It consisted of a large collection of prints, and some paintings by the best masters. He purchased several prints, and among others, three or four portraits of the owner, for as there...
Pagina 169 - ... on which are several bags of money. He is delivering a bag to a man, who is kneeling on his left knee, and appears to be receiving it in order to pack it in a cask that stands before him, with the head off. Two other casks lie on their sides, with a mallet and driver lying upon one of them. On the left side is a large iron chest. Over the table is a shelf suspended from the ceiling, on which lie several bundles of papers ; and from it hangs a pair of scales, in one of which is
Pagina 175 - ... window frame, and part on a table, on which lie his sword and belt. His cane stands on the table, leaning against the wall, and over it hangs his hat, with a short sword near the top of the cane. Above .the table is an historical picture, with a curtain drawn before part of it. In the left corner, in front, stands a chair with a cushion and three books on it, the uppermost of which is open. On the right side of the window, a curtain is drawn back in a festoon. Beneath the window, the floor l»...
Pagina 169 - His face is seen nearly in front, with mustaches ; his hair is short, and he has on a velvet cap. His head inclines a little over his right shoulder, which gives great spirit to the attitude. His gown is turned up before and at the sleeves with fur. . He holds a pen in his right hand, which rests on a large account book that lies open on a desk, standing on a table covered with a richly -flowered cloth, fringed at the bottom, on which are several bags of money, He is delivering a bag to a man who...
Pagina 174 - ... one of Rembrandt's best performances ; the chiaroscuro is as finely preserved as in his best paintings. The Burgomaster is represented a full-length, standing and leaning his back against a window, the lower casement of which is open. He is reading a quarto pamphlet, which he holds doubled in his hands. As the whole piece is illuminated from the window, all the light that is thrown upon the face is by reflection from the book. The manner, in which Rembrandt has expressed the attention of his...
Pagina 169 - His licad inclines a little over his right shoulder, which give* great spirit to the attitude. His gown is turned up before, and at. the sleeves with fur. He holds a pen in his right hand, which rests on a large account-book, that lies open on a desk standing on a table covered with a richly flowered cloth, fringed at the bottom, on which are several bags of money. He is, delivering a bag to a man, who is kneeling on his left knee, and appears to be receiving it in order to pack it in a cask thati...
Pagina 173 - His hair is very short, he has a long square beard with hair on his upper lip. Both his arms are supported on the elbows of his chair ; in his right hand, which he turns towards his body, is a pair of spectacles ; his left, hand is shut, and rests on the corner of a large book that lies before him upon another book and some loose paper. He has a plain large neck band, and wears a gown turned up with fur in front. In the right corner are three bottles, in one of which is a receiver. These bottles...
Pagina 196 - A MAN BALD-HEADED. The face is a three-quarters, turned to the right, on which side the light comes in ; the head is bald, except a few short hairs that are perceived above the ear ; he wears a cloak faced with broad fur. All the right side of the background is shaded, and the bottom of the left.
Pagina 169 - ... bag of money. In the back-ground on the left, stand two persons behind a door-hatch, as if waiting to transact business. On the wall is a large arched picture, which represents the history of the Brazen Serpent ; to the right of it hangs a sword. This piece is very scarce, and measures 1o by 8, including a margin of -^ of an inch, in which is written Rembrandt f.