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Over the chimney, an Holy Family, by Raphael, about three feet and a half by two and a half, for which seven thousand guineas have been offered! The figures are the Virgin, Jesus, and John Baptist, in front, and Joseph in the back-ground. The richness of colouring, force, and expression of this picture cannot be spoken of in terms of too high praise.—To the right of this is a Carlo Dolci, the three Mary's at the Tomb of Jesus; with all this artist's characteristical softness, but stiff and tame.—This is succeeded by a Christ bearing his Cross, by Titian; a picture all nature, with respect to flesh and colouring.—The Unjust Steward, by Rubens, next follows; the sorrow in the family of the treacherous servant, who are fearful of his being punished, is affectingly expressed.—The Baptism of Christ, by Titian; the hands may be almost felt.—Venus and two Cupids, by Luca Giordano; very tender, round, and natural. Looking from the left at the picture, the limbs seem to come out of the canvas.—The Head of St. Paul, by Rubens; full of thought, grandeur, and expression. A Flower-piece, by Varelst; exquisite in its way.—The Head of St. James minor, by Rubens, in his greatest style.—Three Children blowing bubbles, supposed to be by Nascher; highly finished. A grand picture by Titian, consisting of the following
