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REMBRANDT VAN RHYN.
New Testament Subjects.
himself to two of the discontented labourers, one of whom,
pointing to a group of his fellow workmen, is apparently say-
ing, “ These have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made
<e them equal unto us.” The steward sits at the end of the
table near the window, and has suspended his writing in order
to listen to the unjust complaints of the two workmen. This
admirable little picture is finished throughout with unusual
care, and, in accordance with the subject, has the effect of the
last gleams of the setting sun darting into the room. It is
signed, and dated 1637. Engraved by Martinus Piert, and
also by Fessard. Formerly in the Houghton Collection.
1 ft. by 1 Ji. 4 in.—P.
Now in the palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh.
Worth 350 gs.
116. The Lord of the Vineyard. This distinguished per-
sonage is here represented of the size of life, and advanced in
years; he is habited in a brown robe, has on a splendid turban,
and is seated on the farther side of a table, whicR is covered
with a Turkey carpet, having a purse of money in his hand.
On his right stands a labourer, who has just received the
stipulated amount of his wages, which he takes with a dis-
contented countenance, and while with an affectation of respect
he raises his hat, is evidently murmuring against the lord,
who, with a look of displeasure, appears to say, “ Friend, I do
“ thee no wrong; didst not thou agree with me for a penny ?”
The steward sits at the end of the table, with a pen in his
hand, and a large book open before him, and in the back of
the apartment are seen several labourers communing together.
Signed, and dated 1656. Engraved by Ravenet, also by Pether,
B. Smith, Fittler, and M. Picot. Formerly in the possession
of Henry Isaacs, Esq.
4/Z. 5 in. by 4ft. 2 in.—C.
Collection of Colonel Way, . . 1834. (Christie & Co.) 300 gs.
REMBRANDT VAN RHYN.
New Testament Subjects.
himself to two of the discontented labourers, one of whom,
pointing to a group of his fellow workmen, is apparently say-
ing, “ These have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made
<e them equal unto us.” The steward sits at the end of the
table near the window, and has suspended his writing in order
to listen to the unjust complaints of the two workmen. This
admirable little picture is finished throughout with unusual
care, and, in accordance with the subject, has the effect of the
last gleams of the setting sun darting into the room. It is
signed, and dated 1637. Engraved by Martinus Piert, and
also by Fessard. Formerly in the Houghton Collection.
1 ft. by 1 Ji. 4 in.—P.
Now in the palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh.
Worth 350 gs.
116. The Lord of the Vineyard. This distinguished per-
sonage is here represented of the size of life, and advanced in
years; he is habited in a brown robe, has on a splendid turban,
and is seated on the farther side of a table, whicR is covered
with a Turkey carpet, having a purse of money in his hand.
On his right stands a labourer, who has just received the
stipulated amount of his wages, which he takes with a dis-
contented countenance, and while with an affectation of respect
he raises his hat, is evidently murmuring against the lord,
who, with a look of displeasure, appears to say, “ Friend, I do
“ thee no wrong; didst not thou agree with me for a penny ?”
The steward sits at the end of the table, with a pen in his
hand, and a large book open before him, and in the back of
the apartment are seen several labourers communing together.
Signed, and dated 1656. Engraved by Ravenet, also by Pether,
B. Smith, Fittler, and M. Picot. Formerly in the possession
of Henry Isaacs, Esq.
4/Z. 5 in. by 4ft. 2 in.—C.
Collection of Colonel Way, . . 1834. (Christie & Co.) 300 gs.