Richardson, Jonathan; Egerton, Thomas [Oth.]; Egerton, John [Oth.]; Debrett, John [Oth.]; Faulder, Robert [Oth.]; Miller, W. [Oth.]; Cuthell, J. [Oth.]; Barker, James [Oth.]; Jeffery, Edward [Oth.]: The Works Of Jonathan Richardson: Containing I. The Theory Of Painting. II. Essay On The Art Of Criticism, (So far as it relates to Painting). III. The Science Of A Connoisseur : The Whole intended as a Supplement to the Anecdotes of Painters and Engravers ([London]: Sold by T. and J. Egerton; J. Debrett; R. Faulder, and W. Miller; J. Cuthell; J. Barker; and E. Jeffrey, 1792)

HYPERIDES (according to Longinus) had no faults, and De^
mosthenes many ; yet whoever had once read Demosthenes could
never after taste Hyperides; for Hyperides with all his virtues could
never rise above mediocrity, but Demosthenes possessed some in a
sovereign degree. Whether this had been the judgment of Longi-
nus or no, certain it is that to possess a thousand good qualities mo-
derately, will but secure one from blame, without giving any great
pleasure; whereas the sublime wherever it is found, though in
company with a thousand imperfections, transports and captivates
the soul; the mind is filled, and satisfied; nothing appears to be
wanting, nothing appears amiss, or if it does it is easily forgiven.
What Milton says on another occasion is applicable here,
-and muj? consess to find
In all things else delight indeed, but fuch
As ufed, or not works in the mind no change,
Nor vehement define : -—-
—- --But here
Far otherwise, transported I behold,
- -Here paffonfirft Ifelt,
Commotion flrange, in all enjoyments elfe,
Superior, and unmoved.
A painter therefore should not content himself to avoid faults, and
to do tolerably well; he should not endeavour to please only, but
to surprize. This is what the great men I have so often mentioned
with delight (because the mention of them has brought some of their
works