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CARTOONS OF RAPHAEL URBIN.
genius; and the cartoon of Christ’s Charge to Peter^
and the regular succession of the acts of the apostles,
seem greatly to confirm this opinion. However, as it is
an argument that probably will not be contested, and
cannot be proved, it can only be lamented, that perhaps
some accident, or the premature death of that great
master*, has deprived the world of an invaluable treasure.
CARTOON I.
THE MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT OF FISHES.
J nd Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not, from henceforth thou
shalt catch men.Luke, chap. v. ver. 10.
This was an amazing event: but as the principal
persons were few, and half of them necessarily engaged
in the management of their nets, the historical expres-
sion is confined to three figures only, which are those of
our Saviour, Peter, and James. The principal figure in
this picture is Christ, who is pronouncing the words
above quoted, in order to remove the apprehension of
Peter, who, in a fine posture of supplication, has just
uttered these words, “ Depart from me, for I am a sinful
man, O Lord.” Our Saviour’s figure and action are per-
fectly great and graceful; and in his character, divinity,
benignity, and tenderness are expressed in the highest
degree. In Peter’s countenance, fear, wonder, and
* Anno 1520. 37.
genius; and the cartoon of Christ’s Charge to Peter^
and the regular succession of the acts of the apostles,
seem greatly to confirm this opinion. However, as it is
an argument that probably will not be contested, and
cannot be proved, it can only be lamented, that perhaps
some accident, or the premature death of that great
master*, has deprived the world of an invaluable treasure.
CARTOON I.
THE MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT OF FISHES.
J nd Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not, from henceforth thou
shalt catch men.Luke, chap. v. ver. 10.
This was an amazing event: but as the principal
persons were few, and half of them necessarily engaged
in the management of their nets, the historical expres-
sion is confined to three figures only, which are those of
our Saviour, Peter, and James. The principal figure in
this picture is Christ, who is pronouncing the words
above quoted, in order to remove the apprehension of
Peter, who, in a fine posture of supplication, has just
uttered these words, “ Depart from me, for I am a sinful
man, O Lord.” Our Saviour’s figure and action are per-
fectly great and graceful; and in his character, divinity,
benignity, and tenderness are expressed in the highest
degree. In Peter’s countenance, fear, wonder, and
* Anno 1520. 37.