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mingled emotions of awe and astonishment, point to the miracle of
“the Spirit of God descending like a dove.’’ On each side of the
principal figures are the multitude in attitudes judiciously varied ; some
putting on their attire, whilst others are preparing for the ceremony.
Those already baptized seem to exult in renovated energy, while the
penitents of different ages, press forward to the completion of their
hopes. The river Jordan stretching direct across the picture, and the
distant landscape, form a background of the most grand and happy
effect.
Measures 3 feet 9 inches in height, by 5 feet 7i inches.
No. 13. CONFIRMATION.
The scene of this picture is the interior of a temple, in which are
three sarcophagi, each faintly illumined by a single lamp. The Bishop,
distinguished by his sacred vestments, is seated, and bends forwards in
the act of anointing an adult, who appears by bis Toga and Latus
Clavus to be a senator: the holy oil is contained in a vase standing in a
gold dish, held by a deacon on his knees, whose cast of drapery is
admirable; towards the centre of the picture is another priest complete-
ing the ceremony by tying a fillet on the forehead of a youth : on the
right, a young man with a laurel branch, according to the practice of
the Greek Church, sprinkles the assembly with holy water; the re-
mainder of the composition is enriched by females, elegantly draped,
bringing their children to be confirmed: the diffidence and apprehen-
sion of the children, with the encouraging solicitude of the parents,
form interesting episodes, replete with beauty, and are introduced with
infinite taste.
Measures 3 feet 9 inches in height, by 5 feet 8 inches.
mingled emotions of awe and astonishment, point to the miracle of
“the Spirit of God descending like a dove.’’ On each side of the
principal figures are the multitude in attitudes judiciously varied ; some
putting on their attire, whilst others are preparing for the ceremony.
Those already baptized seem to exult in renovated energy, while the
penitents of different ages, press forward to the completion of their
hopes. The river Jordan stretching direct across the picture, and the
distant landscape, form a background of the most grand and happy
effect.
Measures 3 feet 9 inches in height, by 5 feet 7i inches.
No. 13. CONFIRMATION.
The scene of this picture is the interior of a temple, in which are
three sarcophagi, each faintly illumined by a single lamp. The Bishop,
distinguished by his sacred vestments, is seated, and bends forwards in
the act of anointing an adult, who appears by bis Toga and Latus
Clavus to be a senator: the holy oil is contained in a vase standing in a
gold dish, held by a deacon on his knees, whose cast of drapery is
admirable; towards the centre of the picture is another priest complete-
ing the ceremony by tying a fillet on the forehead of a youth : on the
right, a young man with a laurel branch, according to the practice of
the Greek Church, sprinkles the assembly with holy water; the re-
mainder of the composition is enriched by females, elegantly draped,
bringing their children to be confirmed: the diffidence and apprehen-
sion of the children, with the encouraging solicitude of the parents,
form interesting episodes, replete with beauty, and are introduced with
infinite taste.
Measures 3 feet 9 inches in height, by 5 feet 8 inches.