RubensVelhagen & Klasing, 1904 - 168 pages |
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Page 90
... according to the spirit of the period , and is a creation which fully illustrates the power of Rubens , justly styled " the artist - prince of his time " . Maria de Medici was so charmed with these works that , as soon as he had ...
... according to the spirit of the period , and is a creation which fully illustrates the power of Rubens , justly styled " the artist - prince of his time " . Maria de Medici was so charmed with these works that , as soon as he had ...
Page 100
... according to his own expression , he had to keep one foot continually in the stirrup in the service of sovereigns . It would seem that in 1623 he for the first time entered into the domain of politics : at least ΙΟΙ he discusses with a ...
... according to his own expression , he had to keep one foot continually in the stirrup in the service of sovereigns . It would seem that in 1623 he for the first time entered into the domain of politics : at least ΙΟΙ he discusses with a ...
Page 101
... according to my modest opinion , shows that they ( the Spaniards ) , in spite of their trying to get Breda ( a fort most obstinately defended by the Dutch ) , are thoroughly tired of the war , and would be con- tent to lay down their ...
... according to my modest opinion , shows that they ( the Spaniards ) , in spite of their trying to get Breda ( a fort most obstinately defended by the Dutch ) , are thoroughly tired of the war , and would be con- tent to lay down their ...
Page 114
... according to Spanish custom , both Philip and his Queen Elizabeth are dressed in black later on reached St. Petersburg . The stern gloom of Spanish pride . is undeniably present in both of them . Philip , with the conspicuous underlip ...
... according to Spanish custom , both Philip and his Queen Elizabeth are dressed in black later on reached St. Petersburg . The stern gloom of Spanish pride . is undeniably present in both of them . Philip , with the conspicuous underlip ...
Page 122
... according to the somewhat bombastic taste of the time . At first he only made sketches for these vast compositions . Their execution gave him several years occupation at home , so that it was not until the autumn of 1635 that they ...
... according to the somewhat bombastic taste of the time . At first he only made sketches for these vast compositions . Their execution gave him several years occupation at home , so that it was not until the autumn of 1635 that they ...
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Page 122 - The subject of this memoir received from the University of Cambridge, the honorary degree of Master of Arts, He was one of the first members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and he contributed by his pen to the stock of useful materials for their respective publications.
Page 6 - Gospels, who, though all his own debt had been forgiven him, yet compelled his fellow -servant to pay him to the uttermost farthing? Let your mind be at rest as to my forgiveness ; would to God that your freedom were dependent on it, so that we might soon be happy again. ... I pray that God will hear my petition ; so that they will spare and have mercy upon us ; for it is certain that, should I hear the news of your death, I should die myself of a broken heart. The words though of her Grace...
Page 6 - Liebden) feel now somewhat comforted. I did not imagine that you could ever think, that I should make great difficulty in this matter, as indeed I have not done. How could I ever be so cruel as to add to your great distress and tribulation. On the contrary I feel as if I could even give my own hearts-blood to help you.
Page 146 - Some throw themselves furiously on the murderers and try to tear from them their deadly weapons; others piteously plead for mercy; whilst others cast themselves weeping over the tiny corpses of their children, which they bear tenderly away, or hold up their arms in wild grief to heaven , whence angels descend with crowns of martyrdom (Fig.
Page 41 - Petersburg; in 40 which against the dark background of a precipice the hero is seen advancing. Upon his waving locks Victory places a crown of bay, whilst around the figures of the rescued maiden, Victory, the winged horse and the fearful Gorgon's head hover a number of laughing cupids. In the foreground we may observe...
Page 101 - First of all I would wish to mention a secret armistice and peace transaction, directed by Peter Paul Rubens, the celebrated painter, between the United Provinces and those which still belong to the dominions of the King of Spain.
Page 104 - He reserved for himself, however, the admirable and life-like drawing of the Duke so celebrated for his good looks, — which is now in the Albertina Collection at Vienna (Fig.
Page 56 - ... it is clear that these were inadequate emoluments for so important a post, and it is not surprising that many of the Master Shipwrights kept private shipbuilding...
Page 100 - Against a background of dark grey and brilliant yellow clouds, from which demons hurl down fire upon the town, the fugitives are setting out; upon whom a flood of light pours from the city gates.
Page 112 - France will be like thunder without lightning, which will make a noise in the air without producing any effect, for it is a compound of divers tempers brought together in a single body against their nature and constitution, and more by passion than reason.