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gold buttons in front, a lace frill round the bosom, and lace
ruffles; the neck is adorned with pearls, and a double festoon
of gold chain set with jewels is suspended in front. The left
hand is raised to the bosom, holding the hem of a dark silk
scarf; and the right hand contains a small book. A carefully-
finished production.
2 ft. 9| in. by 2 ft. 1 in.—P. Worth 500 gs.
Now in the Florence Gallery.
515. Christ triumphant over Sin and the Grave. The
Saviour is seated on the tomb, holding the staff of a banner in
his left hand; a white mantle is round his loins, which an angel,
who stands by his side with one knee on the tomb, holds with
both hands; on the opposite side are two angels. This picture
possesses great effect, from the opposition of the white mantle
held behind the Saviour, and an overcast sky, indicating thunder
and lightning.
5 ft. 4 in. by 4 ft. 3 in.—C.
Now in the Palazzo Pitti, at Florence.
516. A beautiful Drawing of the Assumption of the Virgin,
commenced by a scholar, in chalks, and finished by the master,
for the engraver to work from.
22 in. by 15 in.
Now in the Florence Gallery.
517. A Portrait of the Artist’s second Wife. A free and
spirited drawing in chalks, slightly washed with the pencil. It
represents her in a three-quarter view, with her head uncovered,
and one hand placed on her bosom.
16 in. by 12 in.
Now in the Florence Gallery.
518. A grand Battle, representing Henry IV. of France
defeating his enemies at the field of Ivry. The view exhibits a
scene of vast extent, covered with numerous combatants, both