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Letter IX.
COLLECTION OF ENGKAVINGS.
247
A St. G eorge and the Dragon; quite in accordance with the
German treatment of this subject. A careful work ; probably by
some engraver from the north of Italy.
Cupid and Psyche bound; treated in the manner of a niello.
This shows strongly the influence of Francesco Francia, though
the forms are too prominent for him.
A sleeping female, with a wreath of flowers, very similar to
Francesco Francia..
A warrior with a club, with the inscription " Guerino dit
Meschi," which means " Guerino detto il Meschino." This is the
hero of a favourite romance of the time of Charlemagne, the first
edition of which, followed by many others, was printed at Bo-
logna, 1473. In action and character of head this composition
may be attributed to Francesco Francia, and, to judge from the
niello-like treatment, with fine narrow strokes in which the hand
of a goldsmith is apparent, I am inclined to think it his execution
as well. This piece is of great beauty.
A female portrait to the bust, as large as life, and very indivi-
dual ; well drawn and of careful, but still niello-like handling. Pas-
savant attributes both design and engraving to Andrea Verocchio.
A female portrait to the bust, the size of life. (Bartsch, vol.
xiii. p. 103, No. 3.) The peculiar and very charming feeling
indicate a drawing by Francesco Francia. Broader and freer in
treatment than the preceding. Passavant attributes both design
and execution to Giacomo Francia.
Three horses' heads, one of which has squares drawn upon it.
Ottley attributes both the invention and execution of this design
to Leonardo da Vinci. There is no doubt that the character of this
plate agrees entirely with the drawings of horses by this master,
and is even very similar to a drawing which Vasari mentions as in
his possession. As regards the execution, also, the sloping parallel
lines bear a decided likeness to his mode of drawing. Passavant
attributes both design and execution to Andrea Verocchio.
Far more decidedly by Leonardo da Vinci is the engraving of the
bust-portrait of a young woman, purchased by the British Museum
in 1850. She is taken in profile looking towards the right, a
wreath of ivy on her head, the hair hanging loosely down ; the
drapery, which leaves one breast uncovered, is fastened on a knot
on the left shoulder ; the whole is encircled by a slight line. The
COLLECTION OF ENGKAVINGS.
247
A St. G eorge and the Dragon; quite in accordance with the
German treatment of this subject. A careful work ; probably by
some engraver from the north of Italy.
Cupid and Psyche bound; treated in the manner of a niello.
This shows strongly the influence of Francesco Francia, though
the forms are too prominent for him.
A sleeping female, with a wreath of flowers, very similar to
Francesco Francia..
A warrior with a club, with the inscription " Guerino dit
Meschi," which means " Guerino detto il Meschino." This is the
hero of a favourite romance of the time of Charlemagne, the first
edition of which, followed by many others, was printed at Bo-
logna, 1473. In action and character of head this composition
may be attributed to Francesco Francia, and, to judge from the
niello-like treatment, with fine narrow strokes in which the hand
of a goldsmith is apparent, I am inclined to think it his execution
as well. This piece is of great beauty.
A female portrait to the bust, as large as life, and very indivi-
dual ; well drawn and of careful, but still niello-like handling. Pas-
savant attributes both design and engraving to Andrea Verocchio.
A female portrait to the bust, the size of life. (Bartsch, vol.
xiii. p. 103, No. 3.) The peculiar and very charming feeling
indicate a drawing by Francesco Francia. Broader and freer in
treatment than the preceding. Passavant attributes both design
and execution to Giacomo Francia.
Three horses' heads, one of which has squares drawn upon it.
Ottley attributes both the invention and execution of this design
to Leonardo da Vinci. There is no doubt that the character of this
plate agrees entirely with the drawings of horses by this master,
and is even very similar to a drawing which Vasari mentions as in
his possession. As regards the execution, also, the sloping parallel
lines bear a decided likeness to his mode of drawing. Passavant
attributes both design and execution to Andrea Verocchio.
Far more decidedly by Leonardo da Vinci is the engraving of the
bust-portrait of a young woman, purchased by the British Museum
in 1850. She is taken in profile looking towards the right, a
wreath of ivy on her head, the hair hanging loosely down ; the
drapery, which leaves one breast uncovered, is fastened on a knot
on the left shoulder ; the whole is encircled by a slight line. The