in the attractions of colour and effect; the subject is also less agreeable to the eye. This picture was originally painted for the church of St. Ambrose, at Genoa, but being found too large for the altar, was taken by the artist to Antwerp, and another one, representing the same subject, painted in its stead. 17 ft. by 12 ft. 6 in.-C.

Engraved by Marinus, and anonymous, and in the Vienna Gallery. These pictures adorned the Jesuits' church at Antwerp, until its destruction by lightning, after which it is probable they were sold to the Emperor of Germany, together with the original sketches, and are now in the Belvidere Palace at Vienna.

17 ft. by 13 ft.-C.

Drawings of the above pictures, carefully executed in black chalk heightened with white, evidently the work of a scholar, and retouched by Rubens for the engraver, are in the Musée at Paris.

201 in. by 161 in.

70. The Assumption. The Virgin, clothed in light blue garments of various tints, has the right hand raised, the left extended, and her countenance directed upwards; a company of twelve angels are floating among the clouds beneath her, and numerous cherubim are paying her homage above. In the lower part are represented the apostles and holy women visiting the deserted tomb; one of the former, habited in a gray vest and a light-coloured mantle, is kneeling in front, and before him is a second, in, a green vesture, raising up the stone covering of the tomb, in which he is assisted by another apostle and a young woman; two other females are by the side of the sepulchre, one of them holds a sheet while her companion gathers up the fresh flowers that are on it; behind them are three apostles, the one nearest the front extends his right arm and is looking up.. This splendid composition is not equally excellent in the execution, and the hand of the scholar is evident in many of the subordinate parts.

17 ft. 2 in. by 10 ft. 11 in.-C. Engraved by Bolswert, and in small by Loemans.

Painted for the high altar of the cathedral of Notre Dame, but being found too small it was purchased by the Jesuits for their church. The French transported it to the Louvre during the war, at the conclusion of which it was restored, and is now in the Musée at Brussels.

The finished study of the preceding, of great excellence, is in the collection of His Majesty.

71. The Virgin and St. Joseph leading the child Jesus by the hand, on their return from Egypt. The First and Third Persons of the Trinity are represented above.

Engraved by Bolswert.

There is another print by the same, in which a company of angels attend the Deity. The same subject, with variations, is engraved by Vosterman and S. Voet, and in mezzotinto by Mac Ardell.See Marlborough Collection.

Painted for the Jesuits' church at Antwerp.

Sold in the Collection of Mons. Danoot,

Brussels, 1829. . 8200 flo. 7381. This is merely the nominal price at which it was put up at the sale, and no advance was made.

It is now in the possession of Mr. Buchanan, an eminent dealer in pictures, to whom the country is indebted for many capital works of art, and also an interesting and useful work, in 2 vols. 8vo., entitled Memoirs of Painting, &c. &c. Published by R. Ackerman, 1824.

72. The Annunciation. The celestial messenger is on the left of the picture, bending on one knee before the Virgin, who is kneeling on the step of a small altar, with her left hand. on a book, near which stands a lamp burning; a company of five angels, and a dove descending in a glory of light, are above.

Engraved by Bolswert.

There is also a print of this composition, with variations, by Drevet, in which there are six angels.

This picture was painted immediately after the artist's return from Italy, for the chapel of married men, in the Jesuits' church. Now in the Marlborough collection at Blenheim.

73. A Portrait of the Artist, admirably drawn in pen and ink, in 1630; formerly in the rich library of the Jesuits.

It is finely engraved, of the same size, by P. Pontius.

The plans for the church and chapels, and sketches for the altar and choir, and various decorations by the hand of Rubens, were also in the same library.

74. The dead body of the Saviour (in a fore-shortened position), lying on the knees of the Father; two angels, bearing the instruments of the Saviour's sufferings, stand on each side.

5 ft. 1 in. by 4 ft. 8 in.-P.

Engraved by Bolswert.

Painted for the church of the Great Carmelites at Antwerp; taken to the Louvre during the war, and restored in 1815, and is now in the hall of the Academy at Antwerp.

A picture representing the same subject was sold in the collection of M. Robyn. Brussels, 1758. . 1000 flo. 901.

75. Christ appearing to St. Theresa, who is on her knees interceding for the delivery of souls from purgatory; many are seen writhing in that imaginary region of misery. A slight and freely-painted picture.

6 ft. 2 in. by 4 ft. 6 in.-C.

Engraved by Bolswert.

Painted for the church of the Minor Carmelites at Antwerp; taken to the Louvre during the war, and restored in 1815. Now in the Academy at Antwerp.

76. The finished Study for the preceding, of exquisite beauty and perfection, is in the collection of M. Van Sasseghem.

2 ft. 2 in. by 1 ft. 7 in.-P.

A duplicate Sketch is in the Stafford Gallery.

77. St. Ann instructing the Virgin to read. The saint is seated by the side of a balustrade, on the terrace of a house, with one hand placed on the child's shoulder, who has a book in her hand; St. Joachim stands behind, observing them; and two angels, with a chaplet, are above.

7 ft. 4 in. by 4 ft. 6 in.-P.

Engraved by Bolswert, Caukerken, and anonymous. Vanden Enden ex. There is a print of St. Ann and the Virgin, engraved by Aubert, which is evidently taken from the same, with omissions and alterations.

Painted for the church of the Minor Carmelites at Antwerp; taken to the Louvre during the war, restored to the city in 1815, and now in the hall of the Academy at Antwerp.

78. The body of the Saviour, supported by the Virgin, St. John, and the Magdalen, after its descent from the cross. A small picture.

This production, which is highly commended by the author of the Life of Rubens, was formerly in the church of the Minor Carmelites at Antwerp.

79. The Crucifixion of the Saviour between the two Thieves. The Saviour is represented in a front view, with his head bowed on his breast; and the two malefactors are seen in a profile view; the unbelieving one is on his left.

Engraved by Bolswert.

Painted for the church of the Capuchins at Antwerp.

80. St. Peter and St. Paul. The former holds a key in each hand; and the latter has both hands placed on the hilt of a sword, the point of which rests on the ground. The figures are full length and above the size of nature.

Engraved in one plate by Eynhouedts.

These two pictures formed the doors of a little chapel in the church of the Capuchins at Antwerp.

A picture of the preceding Apostles, in similar positions, attended by an angel and a boy, is in the Munich Gallery.

81. The Virgin with the infant Saviour in her arms, appearing on a cloud to St. Francis, who is bending on one knee to take the child.

Engraved by Soutman, and the head of the saint by Visscher. This excellent production was painted for the church of the Capuchins, at Antwerp.

82. The Marriage of St. Catherine, in the presence of numerous saints. The composition of this magnificent altar-piece exhibits the Virgin seated on a throne, holding the infant Saviour, who is bending forward to place a ring on the finger of St. Catherine; St. Joseph stands behind the Virgin; St. Peter and St. Paul are on her right; and St. John and two infants with a lamb on her left; upon the steps, in front of the throne, are a large assemblage of saints, among whom may be distinguished St. Sebastian, St. Lawrence, St. Augustin, and St. George.

15 ft. by 11 ft.-C.

Engraved by Snyers and Eynhouedts.

Painted for and now in the church of the Augustins, at Antwerp. Sir Joshua Reynolds, in his Tour through Flanders, observes of this picture, that he was "so overpowered with the splendour of the colouring, that he thought he had never seen such great powers exerted in art." This picture is, however, far from being wholly by the hand of Rubens.

The original Sketch for the above is in the collection of Earl Mulgrave.

25 in. by 18 in.—P.

83. The Virgin with the infant Saviour and St. Joseph. The Virgin, clothed in a scarlet vest and a blue mantle, is seated, with the child (who is naked) standing and resting one leg on his parent's knee; he has an apple in his left hand, and the