The National Gallery Volume 1

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. ...His right hand towards a blind man, who stands before Him, while another seems to return thanks to Heaven for a previous miracle. In the background are buildings. Purchased, 1883. 1330. The Transfiguration. On the summit of a rocky hill the Saviour, clad in a dark robe, the folds of which are indicated with gold lines, stands raising His right hand in benediction and bearing in His left a closed volume. At a little distance on the right and left of our Lord appear Moses and Elias in attitudes of reverence. At the foot of the mount, in No. 1140. 123 in. by 16j in. No. 1139. 16J in. by 17J in. No. 1330. DUCCIO DI BUONINSEGNA continued). the foreground, three disciples kneel, gazing upwards with gestures of surprise. Gold background. Presented by Mr. Robert H. Wilson, 1891. DUGHET , called GASFARD POTJSSIN. 1613--1675. French School 31. A Landscape, with Figures, representing Abraham and Isaac going to the Sacrifice. In the elevated foreground is a broad rocky and woody glen overhung by large forest-trees on each side; an extensive country, bounded by the sea, appears in the distance, with mountains on the extreme left. Abraham and Isaac are seen on the right ascending the mount to the sacrifice; Isaac bears the wood; his father follows with a lighted torch. In the middle distance below, the two servants of Abraham are awaiting his return. Purchased, Angerstein collection, 1824. 36. A Land Storm. Mountain scenery; shepherds seeking refuge for their flocks. A winding road at the outskirts of a forest occupies the foreground; an oak in the middle of this part of the picture has just been snapped asunder by the storm, and lies prostrate on the ground. The effect of the strong wind is forcibly expressed throughout the whole scene. In the middle...