THE GOOD SAMARITAN.

LAFOND, THE YOUNGER.

THE subject of this picture is thus recorded in Holy Writ:-"A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead on the road. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way," and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and sat him on his beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow, when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again I will repay thee." St. Luke, chap. x.

Such is the affecting parable, related by our Saviour, with a view of enforcing the duties of love towards our neighbour, on the mind of the haughty civilian, who interrogated him on certain points.

In treating this subject, Monsieur Lafond seems penetrated with the simplicity and sanctity of the book, that furnished him with it. An air of tenderness and piety is

strongly impressed in the features of the Samaritan; and the countenance of the young man, to whom he is giving assistance, very forcibly expresses the most lively gratitude.

The colouring of this picture is pleasing and correct; the design of the figures conformable to good taste; and the light is managed with considerable ability.