ILLUSTRATIONS
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SUBJECT PLATE
The Story of the Virgin. Cartoons by Van Eyck.
1. Jesus with His Mother1
2. The Virgin praying2
3. The Adoration of the Magi3
4. The presentation of Jesus in the Temple4
The Story of David and Bathsheba.
1. David sees Bathsheba5
2. Bathsheba consents to the love of David6
3. Nathan reproaches David with his sin7
The Story of St. John the Baptist.
1. Zacharius recovering his speech8
2. The child John devotes himself to God9
3. St. John preaching in the wilderness10
4. The baptism of our Lord11
The Passion of our Lord. Cartoon by Van de Weyden.
In the garden of Olives12
The Crucifixion13
The descent from the Cross14
Vices and Virtues.
1. God rewards worship15
2. Virtue punishes vice16
3. Fortune distributes roses17
4. God rewards those who are devout18
5. Virtue rewards her votaries19
6. God distributes honours20
7. Prudence is commended21
8. The faithful gain renown22
9. Infamy is punished23
10. The law giver delivers judgment24
The Foundations of Rome.
1. Romulus and Remus are found25
2. Remus taken captive26
3. Romulus becomes King27
4. Romulus dictates the laws28
5. Romulus institutes the Feast of Neptune29
6. Romulus gives the laws to the people30
7. Hersilia is presented to Romulus31
Conquest of Tunis. Cartoons by Vermeyen.
Plan of the campaign32
Review of the Army33
Review of the Army (part of)34
Disembarkation at Goletta35
The attack on Goletta36
Fight under Goletta37
The sortie from Goletta38
The capture of Goletta39
The capture of Tunis40
The sacking of Tunis41
The re-embarkation at Goletta42
The Army camping at Pada43
The Story of Abraham.
1. Three Angels announce to Abraham that Sarah will have a son44
2. Abraham offering sacrifice45
Scenes from the Revelations.
1. The Angel throws the beast into the Abyss46
2. The three horsemen47
3. St. John and the seven churches of Asia48
4. St. John and the Temple of God49
5. Condemnation of the prostitute50
6. The Angel carrying the Gospel51
7. The crowd adore the lamb52
8. The four Angels of Euphrates53
9. Combat between good and evil spirits54
The Seven Deadly Sins.
1. Luxury55
2. Greediness56
3. Envy57
4. Anger58
Acts of the Apostles. Cartoons by Raphael.
1. The miraculous draught of fishes59
2. The miraculous draught of fishes60
3. The miracle of the paralytic61
4. The death of Ananias62
5. The martyrdom of St. Stephen63
6. The martyrdom of St. Stephen64
7. The conversion of St. Paul65
8. The blindness of Elymas66
9. St Paul at Lystria67
10. St. Paul in the Temple68
11. St. Paul at Ephesus69
12. St. Paul at Ephesus70
13. St. Paul preaching in Athens71
14. Christ appears to His Disciples72
15. Christ choosing St. Peter73
16. The paralytic74
17. Death of Ananias75
18. Conversion of St. Paul76
19. The blind man Elymas77
20. St. Paul and St. Barnabas at Lystria78
The Story of Vertumnus and Pomona.
1. Vertumnus transformed into a husbandman79
2. Vertumnus takes a fishing rod80
3. Vertumnus transformed into an agriculturist81
4. Vertumnus transferred into a gardener82
5. Vertumnus transformed into a reaper83
6. Vertumnus at the harvest84
7. Pomona upbraids Vertumnus85
8. Vertumnus disguised kisses Pomona86
9. Vertumnus regains his natural form87
The Story of Scipio Africanus.
1. The capture of Carthage88
2. Scipio saves his father89
3. Carthage sends Ambassadors90
4. The triumph of Scipio91
5. The banquet92
6. Scipio gives up his betrothed93
7. Scipio gives up his betrothed (section)94
8. Scipio delivers judgment95
9. The triumph96
10. Scipio and Hannibal97
11. The triumph of Scipio98
The Story of Cyrus.
1. Cyrus takes Astyage prisoner99
2. Cyrus is recognised by Astyage100
3. Meeting of Cyrus and the Queen101
4. Cyrus sends a messenger102
5. Cyrus unites the Medes and Persians103
6. Cyrus saves Croesus from the Stake104
7. The Queen and Cyrus105
8. Cyrus takes Croesus prisoner106
9. Cyrus and the Lydians107
10. Cyrus releases the Hebrews108
11. Cyrus is entrusted to a Shepherd109
12. Hystaspe and Amenophis110
The Story of Diana.
1. Birth of Diana111
2. Diana resting112
3. Diana and Jupiter113
The Spheres.
1. Hercules supports the sky114
2. Atlas supports the world115
The Story of Decius.
1. Decius raises his country116
2. Decius sends lictors to Manlius117
3. Decius bids farewell to the lictors118
4. Decius departs to fight the Latins119
5. Decius dedicates himself to the Legions120
6. Valerius and Decius121
7. The vision of Decius122
8. Death of Decius123
9. Funeral of Decius124
The Story of Venus.
1. Offerings to Venus125
2. The challenge of Cupid and Venus126
Story of the Creation of Man.
1. God creates man127
2. Cain kills his brother Abel128
3. God curses Cain129
4. The tree of good and evil130
The Story of Tobias.
1. Sarah marries Tobias131
2. The return of Tobias and Sarah132
The Seasons.
1. Summer133
2. Winter134
The Story of Solomon.
1. Solomon is annointed King135
2. Solomon marries an Egyptian Princess136
3. Solomon and the Queen of Sheba137
History of a Man’s Life.
1. Divinity advocates Temperance to Man138
2. The Vices repulse Temperance139
3. Time surrounds him with Prudence140
4. Virtue triumphant141
5. Patience humiliates Fortune142
6. Fortune fights avarice143
7. Blind Fortune bestows good and evil144
8. Two ancient philosophers145
9. Divinity reveals Temperance146
10. Vice repulses Temperance147
Story of Anthony and Cleopatra.
1. Anthony leaves Rome148
2. Anthony receives homage149
3. Anthony disposes of Egypt’s treasures150
4. Cleopatra mocks Anthony’s weakness151
The Story of Alexander the Great.
1. Alexander and his Doctor Philip152
2. The battle of Issus153
3. The siege of Tyre154
4. Alexander in Carmonia155
5. Surrender of the Kings of Cyprus and Phœnicia156
6. Alexander in Asia Minor157
The Triumph of Love158
The Triumph of Death159
The Triumph of Chastity160
The Story of Tolemachus.
1. The young Tolemachus161
2. Neptune wrecking Ulysses’ ship162
The Story of Paul.
1. St. Paul in the Temple163
2. St. Paul before Agrippa164
3. St. Paul executed at Rome165
Temptation of St. Anthony.
1. St. Anthony departs for the Retreat166
2. St. Anthony tempted by the Devil167
3. Paradise, Purgatory and Hell168
Story of the Emperor Octavius.
1. Julius Cæsar adopts Octavius169
2. The battle of Phillippi170
3. Octavius closes the Temple of War171
4. Death of Cleopatra172
The Story of Moses.
1. Moses and Aaron before Pharoah173
2. God chooses Moses to deliver Israel174
3. Moses comes from Mt. Sinai175
Battles of the Archduke Albert.
1. Surrender of Hulst176
2. Ardres surprised by a night attack177
3. Hulst besieged178
4. Taking of Calais179
5. The return of the garrison180
The Story of Theseus.
1. Theseus leaves for Crete181
2. Theseus receives the sword of Ægeus182
3. Ægeus recognises his son183
4. Theseus armed with the Mace184
5. Bacchus marries Ariadne185
6. Theseus receives the ring of Minos186
7. Theseus leads the bull of Marathon187
8. Theseus and the head of Minotaurus188
The Funeral of King Turmus189
Dido and the Portrait of Æneas190
The Story of Sampson.
1. Sampson propounds his riddle191
2. Sampson is betrayed by Delilah192
The Story of Noah.
1. Noah building the Ark193
2. Noah leaving the Ark194
The Way of Honour.
1. Grace accords immortal crowns195
2. Virtue accords honour196
3. Merit receives reward197
Story of Zenobia.
1. Nuptial banquet of Zenobia and Odenat198
2. Zenobia is taken prisoner199
3. Zenobia led captive200
Story of Don Quixote.
1. Departure of Don Quixote201
2. Don Quixote and the three Peasant Women202
3. Princess Micomicona203
4. Don Quixote is beaten by the Merchants204
5. Don Quixote is enclosed in a cage205
6. The Muleteer meets Don Quixote206
7. Sancho marches to Toboso207
8. Repetitions of preceding pictures208
Story of Phaeton.
1. Phœbus allows Phaeton to drive the chariot of the sun209
2. Phaeton drives the chariot of the sun210
3. Jupiter confounds Phaeton211
4. The body of Phaeton is recovered212
Chastity puts Cupid to Flight213
Rustic Scenes after Goya and Bayeu214
Panels after Goya215
Quarrel in an Inn, after Goya216
Panels after Teniers217
Panels after Teniers218
Panels after Teniers219
Village Dance after Teniers220
Panels after Teniers221
Descent from the Cross222
Christ on the Cross223
The Crucifixion, by Van der Weyden224
Our Lord appearing to the Holy Women225
St. Jerome in the Desert226
The Eternal Father227
Our Lord and St. Veronica228
Mary Annointing the Feet of the Saviour229
The Confusion of Tongues230
The Last Supper231
The Adoration of the Magi232
Neoptolemy sacrifices Polyzema233
Time and Temperance restrain Cupid234
Ulysses accepts the presents of Alcinous235
Penelope recognises Ulysses236
Courtiers presenting themselves before a King237
Children playing—XVIth century238
Death of Cleopatra239
Portrait of a Woman240
Calchas of Agamemnon241
A Grove242
On the banks of a river243
Prince Baltazar Carlos244
Allegory of the Tiber and Rome245
Imperial funeral bed of State246
Royal Arms of Philip V.247
Panels248
A Frieze249
Borders of tapestries250
The Passion of our Lord251
Death of Absalom252
The Birth of Christ253
Descent from the Cross254
St. Gregory’s Mass255
Triumph of Joseph256
King Charles III.257
Queen Amelia and Saxony258
Mythological subject259
After the Victory260
The Temple261
The Colonnade262
The Palace263
Fragments264
Panels265
Panels after Andres de Aguirre266
Panels after Teniers267
Fragments after Teniers268
Fragments after Teniers269
Panels after Teniers270
Fragments after Teniers271
Fragments after Teniers272
Children playing, after Goya273
Panels after Goya274
Panels after Goya and Bayeu275
Panels after Goya and Bayeu276
Coriolanus and his Mother277