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VGW(HU.751.025
14 Mar 1751:11, 12, 21 (10)
From the Philosophical Transactions. Remarks on the
principal paintings found in the subterraneous city of
Herculaneum, and at present in the possession of the King of
Naples; by ----Blondeau, Esq; communicated by Tho. Stack,
M.D. and F.R.S. . . . [1 paragraph]
The first is a large piece of 7 feet by 5 . . . On the
upper part is part of a naked arm with a trumpet. . . . [1
paragraph]
The third is a piece of 4 feet square, representing the
Centaur Chiron, sitting, as it were, on his backside, and
teaching his pupil Achilles, a young lad of about 12, to
play upon the harp. Part of the horse is a very difficult
forced attitude; the whole body being in view; left fore
foot extended; great expression and attention both in
Achilles and Chiron, who is putting his right hand round the
boy, and playing, by the help of a small instrument, on the
strings, which are ten in number. . . . [1 column] 10.
Orpheus and Venus lying together, kissing and caressing,
chained by the legs: a servant holding a harp. Fine
designed, but defaced. . . . 20. Orpheus with his harp,
sitting on a rock by the sea-side: a child or sea-god riding
on a dolphin, presenting him with a book.-- 21. Ten small
pieces of Roman ceremonies with many figures; some eating,
dancing, making love . . . 27. A landscape, with houses,
ruins, a theatre. . . .
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