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" The genius of Rubens no where appears to more advantage than here : it is the most carefully finished picture of- all his works. The whole is conducted with the most consummate art ; the composition is bold and uncommon, with circumstances which no other... "
The literary works [&c.]. In which is included a memoir by J. Farington - Page 317
by sir Joshua Reynolds - 1819
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The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight ...: Containing His ..., Volume 2

Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edmond Malone - 1801 - 452 pages
...thev.,NDYCK. head, which is a fine character. RECOLLETS. THE altar of the choir is the famous RU«NS. crucifixion of Christ between the two thieves, by...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner : the nearest bears the thief...
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The works of sir Joshua Reynolds. To which is prefixed an account ..., Volume 2

sir Joshua Reynolds - 1801 - 450 pages
...Centurion ought not to be forgotten, who is leaning forward, one hand on the other, resting ANTWIRP. on the mane of his horse, while he looks up to' Christ...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which ttte placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner : the nearest •bears the...
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The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight ; Late President of the Royal ...

Sir Joshua Reynolds - 1809 - 442 pages
...expression of grief and j-resignation, whilst the Magdalen, who is at the feet of Christ, and maybe supposed to have been kissing his feet, looks at the...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner: the nearest bears the thief...
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Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions &c

1819 - 490 pages
...Joshua Reynolds gazed upon it with delight, and exclaimed, " The genius of Rubens no where appeal's to more advantage than here ; it is the most carefully finished picture of all his works." Mr. Reinagle has prefixed an elaborate description of this picture in his catalogue ; but of all pictures,...
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The Complete Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds: First President of the ..., Volume 2

Sir Joshua Reynolds - 1824 - 324 pages
...have been kissing his feet, looks at the horseman with the spear, with a countenance of great horror : as the expression carries with it no grimace or contortion...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner: the nearest bears the thief...
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The Literary Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds: First President of the ..., Volume 2

Sir Joshua Reynolds - 1835 - 514 pages
...have been kissing his feet, looks at the horseman with the spear, with a countenance of great horror : as the expression carries with it no grimace or contortion...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner : the nearest bears the thief...
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The literary works of sir Joshua Reynolds. To which is prefixed a ..., Volume 2

sir Joshua Reynolds - 1835 - 536 pages
...have been kissing his feet, looks at the horseman with the spear, with a countenance of great horror : as the expression carries with it no grimace or contortion...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner : the nearest bears the thief...
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A Hand-book for Travellers on the Continent: Being a Guide Through Holland ...

John Murray (Firm) - 1838 - 612 pages
...have been kissing his feet, looks at the horseman with the spear, with a countenance of great horror : as the expression carries with it no grimace or contortion...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed prospectively in an uncommon picturesque manner : the nearest bears the thief...
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A Hand-book for Travellers on the Continent: Being a Guide Through Holland ...

1838 - 582 pages
...Christ with great earnestness. ' The genius of Rubens no where appears to more advantage than here : t is the most carefully finished picture of all his works. The whole is conlucted with the most consummate art ; the composition is bold and uncommon, with circumstances which...
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A hand-book for travellers on the continent. [1st] [2 issues of the 16th and ...

John Murray (publishers.) - 1839 - 574 pages
...have been kissing his feet, looks at the horseman with the spear, with a countenance of great horror : as the expression carries with it no grimace or contortion...Magdalen, to which we may add the disposition of the three crosses, which are placed »respectively in an uncommon picaresque manner : the nearest bears the thief...
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