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traits, but as true expressions of character. A French writer says *that here " Raphael rises so easily to the sublime in historical painting and to the highest point of his own genius." ^ S . Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple.—This is an allusion to the deliverance of the States of the church from their enemies. On the right Heliodorus lies on the ground ; one of his companions attempts to defend himself, a third strives to secure his booty. I n the background the high priest is praying. To the left Pope Julius is seated on a throne with women and children around him. Heliodorus was a general of the king of Syria, commissioned by his master to sack thetemple at Jerusalem, but was stopped at the threshold by angels who beat him witli rods. Raphael designed the whole of this fresco but only executed a small nortion. 9 . Cromwell antl Milton.— This engraving represents the lord-protector dictating a letter to the duke of Savoy to stop the persecutions of the Protestants in Piedmont. Milton, who was his secretary for some time, takes down the words as he speaks them. This engraving is taken from a painting by an English artist, (Charles Lucy) and is valuable as giving correct portraits of the two groat men. _ ^ - 1 0 . Cromwell and Family.—(Charles Lucy.) This represents * romwell surrounded by his household at Hampton Court. His wife and daughters, sou and friends, among whom we find Milton seated at the organ, form a charming group, most artistically arranged by the painter. —11. Cromwell Refusing the Crown of England.— This is a ^ • " T i iistorical picture from a painting by Thomas Maguire, the English artist. It represents Cromwell in the act of refusing to become king over the people he had rescued. LANDSEER, Sir Edwin.—(1803-1873.) English painter of great renown for his skill iu painting animals. Dogs were his favorite study, and he has left some beautiful pictures ot them in the English galleries. No English painter of this century has been more universally popular. 14. Alexander and Diogenes.—This engraving is from the original painting in the National gallery at London. It illustrates in dog life the old story of the cynic and the monarch. Alexander, who was surprised at the indifference that Diogenes, who was basking in his tub, showed in his presence, wished to bestow some favor upon him to exhibit his power, but all that the philosopher would ask was that Alexander should not stand between him and the sun. 13. Victor of the Glen.—One of the most beautiful of Landseer's pictures. >—» / 1 4 . Stag at Bay.—A companion piece to No. 13. _^ -c r - T5. Bolton .Jblmj in Olden T i m e — T h i s represents an old English abbey in the days when hospitality and good cheer were always to be found in such a place. Preparations are being made for a grand dinner. Fish, flesh antl fowl are heaped up in profusion. The portly friar gifes his orders, and iu the background a jolly brother brings glasses from the cellar.

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JW. Boissy d' Anglais.—A historical picture by a French painter (Vinehon.; April 20, 1795, the Paris mob broke into the national —convention shouting•" Bread and the constitution of '93," ami threatening with death the members The president, of the convention, Boissy d' Anglais, sat calm while the mob held the convention in terror for six hours. 17. Oath of the Tennis Court, by David. J u n e 20, 1789, the king having closed the doors against the States general, the republican delegates assembled in a large hall used for the game of tennis ball, and after Ballly, the president, took an oath " never to separate and to assemble whenever the circumstances require till the constitution of the kingdom is established." ^1S. Princess Elizabeth examined by Romish bishops concerning her Protestant faith. The then future queen of England sits by a table answering the questions of the church dignitaries belonging to her sister Mary's court. Many of the faces are portraits. 19. painting 'lO. 12, 1520. % tJfsr The .Acquittal by Hubert. Eutiter Burning By Duval. of the Sevtn Bishops. 1088. From a Dec.

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HKKKING, John F.—(1795.) An English painter famous for his skill in painting horses. The following twelve pictures are from him : 28. BARON'H C H A B G E B , 29. B R O U G H A M HORSE. 24. SCOTCH CART H O R S E . 30. RACE HORSE. 25. P A R K HACK. 81. SHOOTING PONY. it i. LADY'S P A L F R E Y . 32. POSTSMAN'S HORSE. THE HUNTER. RfTX-T^R 33. DRAY HORSE. CAVALRY HOUSE. 34. F A R M E R ' S HACK.