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Munich Gallery.
are strongly marked by revenge, grief, and despair ; and the
efforts to protect their beloved offspring are strikingly depicted
in the contorted positions into which their violent but unavailing
struggles have thrown them. This very excellent picture is
painted in the artist’s free or bravura manner.
4? ft. 3 in. by Oft. 3 in.—P. Worth 1500 gs.
Engraved by P. Pontius and Depuis.

219- Helena Forman, when about 25 years of age. Her sair
countenance is seen in a front view, and her light frizzled hair
is decked with an orange flower ; she is elegantly attired in a
yellow silk skirt and bodice beautifully embroidered, a black
silk robe, and a rich lace ruff, which stands up round the
shoulders, leaving the bosom exposed ; the neck is adorned
with pearls, and a splendid chain of jewels is suspended in front,
one end of which is attached to a costly cluster of diamonds on
the bosom ; she is seated, leaning gracefully on her right arm,
and holding a plume of feathers in her left hand. This portrait
is of the most splendid description.
6 ft. by 4? ft. 3 in. (about.)-—C.

220. Susanna and the Elders. Susanna has her back to
the elders, and is concealing her bosom with both her hands ;
the old men are removing her covering, and one of them is
extending his hand to touch her back. A fountain, sculptured
with a boy pouring water from a vase, is at the side.
fst. 5 in. by 3st. in.-—-P.
Engraved by P. Pontius ; and with slight variations, but evidently
from another picture, by Querinus Marc. This subject is also
engraved by Vosterman, Lasne, Jegher, Spruyt, and Simon; in the
print engraved by the latter, one of the elders is pulling off her
drapery with both his hands.
An excellent Drawing of the preceding, done in chalks, washed in
bistre, and terminated in oils, is in the Musee at Paris; this, like