the members; after which, he may put two together in various attitudes, we will suppose in the act of fighting boldly. This composition also he must try on all sides, and in a variety of ways, tending to the same expression. Then he may imagine one of them very courageous, while the other is a coward. Let these attitudes, and many other accidental affections of the mind, be with great care studied, examined, and dwelt upon.
Chap. CXXXIII.—Of the Attitudes of Men.
The attitudes and all the members are to be disposed in such a manner, that by them the intentions of the mind may be easily discovered.
Chap. CXXXIV.—Variety of Positions.
The positions of the human figure are to be adapted to the age and rank; and to be varied according to the difference of the sexes, men or women.
Chap. CXXXV.—Of Studies from Nature for History.
It is necessary to consider well the situation for which the history is to be painted, particularly the height; and let the painter place accordingly the model, from which he means to make his studies for that historical picture; and set himself as much below the object, as the picture is to be above the eye of the spectator, otherwise the work will be faulty.
