M. B. A. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2015 https://archiye.org/details/descriptivecatalOOwald ^7", ft-,. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF PICTURES, SCULPTURE, BRONZES, &c. A * DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OP PICTURES, SCULPTURE, BRONZES, &c. AT HENDERSYDE PARK, THE SEAT OF JOHN WALDIE, ESQ. PETER BiiOWN, PRINTER, EDINBURGH. MDCCCXXXV. PREFACE. The whole of the following Collection has been arranged with as much regard as possible to placing the best Pictures and Busts in good situa- tions for the effect of light and shade ; but it is very difficult, where it is an object to form a general symmetrical arrangement, not to be obliged, sometimes, to sacrifice the best position of individual objects, in order to assist the general effect : as far, however, as the nature of the locale has allowed, the Pictures and Busts have been placed with reference to general sym- metry and individual effect. The Pictures (with the exception of those painted by Mrs Watts and Mrs Potts, and of three painted for the late George Waldie, Esq., by Mr William Wilson, and also of a few modern copies which were bought by the late George Waldie, Esq.) vi PREFACE. were principally collected by Mr Waldie, in London, or in Italy ; and chiefly in Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan, and Naples. They are almost entirely the works, or of the Schools, of the ancient Masters. Nearly twenty pictures, chiefly of the Venetian School, were bought by Mr Waldie at Venice, in the Autumn of 1827, and v/ere unfortunately sent, (together with a most valuable collection of Bronzes, Coins, Pictures, &c., belonging to Mr Ingram of Rome,) in the Spring of 1828, in an insufficient vessel, whicl was lost off Cape Ushant. Among the Pic- tures lost by Mr Waldie, were some very fine specimens of the Venetian School, especially a Last Supper by Bonifazio. It is singular that this was the only instance in which Mr Waldie had ever insured any effects going from Italy to England. Mr Waldie's pecuniary loss was, of cpurse, trifling; but Mr Ingram'^s valuable collec- tion, the fruits of several years' continued resi- dence in Venice, was not insured. PREFACE. vii It is unnecessary to notice the merits and peculiarities of the various great painters whose names are found in this Catalogue, as they are all well known ; and a full account of their lives and works can be found on reference to the dictionaries of Bryant and Pilkington^ in Eng- lish ; to the works of Lebrun and Deschamps, in French ; to those of Vasari, Lanzi, and Ticozzi, in Italian ; and to many others. The enumeration of the Pictures in each room always begins with the East side, at its Northern extremity, and finishes at the Eastern extremit)^ of the North side. The Sculpture and Fragments of Marble which are enumerated after the Pictures, were entirely obtained in Italy, and chiefly at Rome ; a few of the Bronzes also are Roman, but the greater part of them are from Paris. Near the conclusion of the Catalogue, a short notice has been added of the number and sub- jects of the large collection of Books in the Library and other Rooms. viii PREFACE. All the Mantelpieces of the Rooms on the principal Floor are by Mr Ness of Leith Walk, Edinburgh ; and the six Pier Tables of the two Drawing-Rooms and Antiroom, and all the fur- niture of the large Drawing-Room and Dining- Room, are by Mr Mein of Kelso, excepting the frames and legs of all the Marble Tables, which are done by Messrs Humble of Kelso. It may here be observed, that a number of the articles enumerated (especially in the cabinets of the large Drawing-Room and Mr Waldie's Sitting-Room) may be considered as scarcely of sufficient consequence to be individually noticed ; but they are mentioned merely for the sake of enumeration, and not on account of their value or rarity, although the Mosaics and Cameos, and the marble fragments of ruins, are certainly curious and valuable — the two former from their cost and beauty, and the latter from association. CONTENTS. Page Entrance Hall, ... 3 Lower Antiroom, . . . . 9 Small Drawing-Room, . . . . .14 Large Drawing-Roomj .... 28 Library, ....... 45 Dining-Room, . . , . , 47 Lower Gallery, ... . . . . 56 Mr Waldie's Sitting-Room, or Small Library, . 59 Staircase, . , * . . .72 Mr Waldie's Bedroom, . . . . 80 Upper Gallery, - . . . . 82 Upper Antiroom, . . . . .86 Bedroom Passage, . . . . 93 Books, Notice relative to the, , , .94 Exterior of the House, .... 96 Summary of the Number of Pictures, . . 98 Index to the Painters^ Sculptors, &c,, . . .99 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 1 ENTRANCE HALL. PICTURES. The Pictures in this Room are all bv the old Masters of the Italian, Flemish., and Dutch schools. EAST SIDE. GAEL. L Halt of Troops on a march near the Sea, ruined Castle, &c. YANVITELLI. 2. View of the Town and Bridge of Tivoli. RUBENS {style of) 3. Herodias presenting the Head of St J ohn Bap- tist to Herod and his court at supper. This large picture is well composed and coloured, but the draw- ing is faulty. 4 ENTRANCE HALL. GAEL. 4. Travellers taking refreshment near a tent. The companion picture to No. 1. Both are from the col- lection of Mr Yates^ London. VANVITELLI. 5. View of the Ponte Kotto^ and part of the city of Rome. The companion picture to No. 2. CLAUDE LE LORRAINE {style of,) 6. A Small Landscape, with Cattle. MOLINAER. 7. A Landscape, with a Cottage and Mill. CLAUDE LE LORRAINE {style of.) 8. A Small Landscape, with Trees, Water, &:c. The companion picture to No. 6. SOUTH SIDE. DOMENICHINO {scuola di.) 9. Diana and Nymphs at the Bath. Very elegant, and painted with much softness and grace. MOMPERTS. 10. A Landscape of Rocks, Trees, and Figures. ENTRANCE HALL. 5 PHILIPPE D'ARTOIS. 11. Dark woody Landscape and Figures on horse- back. From the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don. I MOMPEETS. 12. Landscape^ with Castle^ Figures^ and Cattle. The companion picture to No. 10. Both are coarsely painted^ hut at a distance^ with a strong lights, hare a good effect. WEST SIDE. MANFUEDI. 13. Heads of a Prophet and Sybil. Painted with much vigour and expression. GUEHCINO. 14. The Duke of Aquitain kneeling before St Felice, (then Pope,) with a Warrior and a Monk on the right ; and aboYCj the Yirgin and infant Jesus, and an Angel. Painted with great force and effect of light and shade in the first and dark manner of this great painter. It is a finished sketch for his large picture in the gallery of the Chefs d'CEuvres of the Bolognese school at JBologna. 6 ENTRANCE HALL. CARLO MARATTA (scuola di.) 15. The Annunciation ; the Virgin reading, and the Angel at a distance above. This is a very old and fine copy of the celebrated picture in the Corsini Palace at Rome, by Carlo Maratta, and has most probably been done by some of his pupils. SCHIDONE (scuola di.) 16. La Carita; rich and vigorously painted. The female and two eldest children are very striking, and the picture was considered original at Milan. From the collection of Signer Bianchi at Milan. NORTH SIDE. VAN BLOEMART. 17. Two children on a bed blowing bubbles. Painted with great spirit, and a fine effect of light and shade. From the collection of Mr Yates, London. SCHIAYONE. 18. Christ and three of the Apostles, with the Loaves and Fishes ; half-lengths. From the collection of Mr Yates, London. YANDYCK (after,) 19. Charles I. and James XL of England, when ENTRANCE HALL. 7 children^ dressed in masquerade, in a garden with a female attendant — a very pleasing lively picture. ROSA DI TIYOLI. 20. Hills and Rocks — a Man on horseback — with goats and sheep. A spirited specimen of this Master. HOBBIMA {shjle of,) 21. A Landscape, with Cottage, Trees, &:c. SCULPTURE, &c. Above the mantelpiece, which is composed of a mixture of Siena and statuary marble, are two small Bronzes from Rome, of the ancient wild Boar of Florence, the Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, and a small Tazza, Pedestal and Stand of Madrepore marble from Devonshire. On each side of the door leading into the Gallery are two large and magnificent Roccole, or semi- columns of ancient Cipolino marble, from the same blocks which were used for the columns of the Museo Chiaramonte in the Vatican, (finished in 1826,) and with bases of fine statuary marble. On the left hand column is placed a bust, the size of life^ 8 ENTRANCE HALL. and made from a beautiful piece of marble^ of young Augustus^ copied from the original of the Vatican, by Mr Ewings, an eminent Scotch sculptor at Rome. On the other Roccolo is placed a beautiful bust of Antinous as Bacchus, copied from the original of the Vatican by Baglioschi, one of the principal pupils of Canova, and considered by him as the best copyist in Rome. This bust is finished with great delicacy and expression. Under the picture of the Annun- ciation is a slab of fine Pavonazzetto antique marble, in a carved mahogany frame. Upon it is a handsome Timepiece with Julius Caesar's bust, on a basement of Siena marble, and below it is a copy, in bronze, of the Biga at the Vatican, with two basements of black and gold, and red marble. A fine Indian Gong is suspended between two mahogany pillars. LOWER ANTI-ROOM. PICTURES. In this room^ and Mr Waldie's Bed -room and Sitting-room^ are contained all the family Portraits^ (by various painters,) and all the pictures by Mrs Watts and Mrs Potts in Mr Waldie's possession, except one early picture (a view of Kelso) by Mrs Watts, which is in the Upper Gallery. EAST SIDE. EDMONSTONE. 1. Portraitof Mrs Watts. This pictui'e was painted after her death, from two indifferent miniatures, with the help of Mr Waldie's observations and recol- lections. It is a better likeness than could have been expected, as the artist never saw her. It was done in 1829. 10 LOWER ANTI-ROOM. LINDO. 2. Portrait of Dr Ormston. EDMONSTONE. 3. Portrait of Mrs Eaton, painted in October ] 828, at CuUercoats. DOWNMAN. 4. Portrait of Mrs Silrertop, painted some years after the death of Dr Ormston, her first husband. YELLOWLEES. 5. Small Portrait of Mr Waldie, painted in 1824. SOUTH SIDE. SHIELDS. 6. Portrait of the late Mr Waldie, painted in 1813. MRS WATTS. 7. Large Landscape, partly copied from a picture by Mr Thomson of Duddingston, soon after she had improved her style, and left off that of Mr Nasmyth. 8. Large distant View of Edinburgh from the North, painted while a pupil of Nasmyth, but taken from nature. This picture, and the preceding one, are both highly LOWER ANTI-ROOM. 11 finished, and have a good effect, though neither of them are in the best and latest style of Mrs Watts. It happens, unfortunately, that her finest works were taken away from her paternal home at the time of her marriage, or were painted subsequent to that period ; they are, therefore, now chiefly at Langton Grange. There are, however, in all, twenty-eight pictures of hers at Hendersyde Park ; though the greater part of them are very early productions, having been painted between the ages of fourteen and twenty-four. With the exception of some of those done while with Mr Nasmyth, they are all original sketches from nature, or composed by herself. Mr Waldie was with her when the original sketches for the greater part of her views in Italy, France, and Corn- wall, were taken. EDMONSTONE. 9. Portrait of Mrs Waldie. This picture was painted in 1830, from an indifferent small water-colour portrait by Downman, the artisthaving only once seen Mrs Waldie, many years before the picture was painted. WEST SIDE. EDMONSTONE. 10. Portrait of Mr Waldie, painted in 1827, and 12 LOWER ANTI-ROOM. exhibited at the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1828. Painted with much spirit and freedom of pencil. DOWNMAN. 11. Portrait of Mr Jonathan Ormston. 12. Portrait of Mrs Waldie^ (then Miss Ann Ormston^) at the age of nineteen. YELLOWLEES. 13. Portrait of Mr William Jonathan Waldie, copied, in 1824, from another portrait of him by the same artist, painted in 1820. EDMONSTONE. 14. Portrait of Mrs Griffith, painted at CuUercoats in October 1828 — a striking likeness, and pleasing picture, although rather unfinished and sketchy. NORTH SIDE. J. WILSON, {Newcastle.) 15. Portrait of Tom Thumb, a Shetland pony, which died at Hendersyde Park in 1813, after twenty- eight years of service to the family of Waldie, and aged at least thirty-five years, but probably more, as he was more than seven years old when first bought. LOWER ANTI-ROOM. 13 SCULPTURE, &c. On the Bookstand, with white marble top, is a fine yellow alabaster Yase, with beautiful sculpture of birds, flowers, &c. On the Pier Table of statuary marble, with or-molu legs and rosewood basement, is a Timepiece with Venus rising from the Sea, in bronze, with a pedestal of Siena marble ; and below is an alabaster Yase similar to that on the bookstand. Both are by Barzanti at Florence. On the Rosewood Table is an Inkstand, Ruler, and Letter-presser, all of Devonshire marble. There is also a handsome circu- lar Marble Table, made from specimens collected in Italy by Mr Waldie in 1819 and 1820, with rose- wood frame and legs. SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. PICTURES. The Pictures in this room are all by the old Mas- ters of the Italian^ Spanish^ French^ Flemish, and Dutch Schools. EAST SIDE. BOTH {style of.) 1 Landscape, with Rocks and Trees. VAN DER NEER. 2. Fruit-piece of Baskets of Grapes, and Plates of Peaches, &c. — painted with much softness and care. From the collection of Mr Yates, London, LOCATELLI. 3. Landscape — Ruins, Wood, and Water, with figures of five Men in the foreground— painted in a SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. 15 grand free style^ worthy of Gaspar Poussin. From the collection of Signor Menghetti at Rome. MARIESCHI. 4. View of the Campanile and Piazza di San Marco in Venice^ with figures in Carnival dresses. CANALETTI. 5. View of the Gates of the Arsenal in Venice — painted with wonderful truth of colour, and fine effect of perspective. From the collection of Signor Gherardi at Florence. SALVATOR ROSA {scuola dl) 6. Landscape, with Tower, Drawbridge, Boat, and Figures. From the collection of Signor Lapis at Florence. WOUVERMANS {style of) 7. Horses and Figures, PALAMEDES. 8. A Cavalier paying court to a Lady. HEMSKIRK. 9. A Woman mounted on a Tub, preaching to a arge audience called The Quakers' Meeting." 16 SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. MANS. 10. Snow Piece — Village, Farm, Canal, and Fi- gures Skating. REMBRANDT. 1 1 . Tlie Angel appearing to Tobias — a most beau- tiful effect of light and shade. There is a simplicity about the Angel in his white dress very captivating, and Tobias' wonder is finely expressed. SASSO FERRATO. 12. The Annunciation. The Virgin is kneeling by the side of her bed, the Angel appearing with the palm branch, and cherubs above. This picture^^is evidently painted in imitation of the style of Corre- gio, and is not so white and cold as many of the works of this artist. It is altogether a fine specimen of the master. STEENWYCK. 13. Small Interior of a Church — a Parson preach- ing to a group of Peasants mostly asleep. LUCIO MASSARIO. 14. Christ and the Woman of Samaria. From the collection of Signer Neri at Bologna. SMALL BRAWING-ROOM. 17 OLD FEANKS. 15. A Feast of Ladies and Gentlemen— painted with great detail and brilliancy. VIYIANI. 16. A restoration of the Tomb of Adrian^ and other Roman buildings — a fine composition of splendid effect^ and high finish. PANINL 17- Composition of the Pantheon^ and other Ro- man buildings^ very elegant. CANALETTI, 18. A splendid and brilliant view of the Ponte 8an Girolamo at Venice^ painted in the clearest and most highly finished style of this great artist. The companion picture to No. 5. From the collection of Signor Gherardi at Florence. SALYATOR ROSA {scuola dL) 19. Beautiful Landscape of Hills, Water, and Figures, From the collection of Signor Lapis at Florence. The companion picture to No. 6. PRYNS. 20. Yiew of a Street in Amsterdam, with a Church and Water-machine, &c.-— very pleasing and natural 2 18 SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. VAN DER NEER. 21. Fruit-piece of Plums^ Peaches, Grapes, &c. — of fine finish and colour. The companion picture to No. 2 ; and also from the collection of Mr Yates, London. LOCATELLI. 22. A Landscape, with Ruins, Trees, and Figures, very airy and pleasing. From the collection of Signor Menghetti at Rome. The companion picture to No. 3. SOUTH SIDE. CORREGIO {scuola di.) 23. The Virgin and Child, finely coloured — an exquisite ancient copy of Corregio by one of his scholars. This picture was discovered by mere chance hj Mr Waldie, at Rome, in 1833, and was much admired there by the best judges. WEST SIDE. ORIZONTI. 24. Large Landscape, of noble composition and magnificent eiBfect, fully equal to the best productions of Gaspar Poussin, of whom this artist was the most celebrated pupil. This picture represents the Palace SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. 19 of Pluto^ the Styx, &c._, and was obtained at Rome in 1828, from the collection of Signor Scaccioni, as well as the companion picture, No. 37- A very large sum was offered to Mr Waldie for them on their arrival in London. HOEREMANS. 25. Ladies and Gentlemen taking the air, and amusing themselves near a building with a portico. 26. Ladies and Gentlemen taking refreshments near the open door of a building with columns. Com- panion picture to No. 25. Both are very lively and amusing pictures. The painter has great celebrity in Holland, in the style of Watteau. SALYATOR ROSA. 27. Small upright picture of a Group of Banditti, Trees, &c. — very spirited. From the collection of Signor Arnoldi at Rome, and undoubtedly original. TIZIANO. 28. Head of a Venetian, with beard and mous- taches, (oval.) It was cut out of a picture, by Ti- tian, much damaged, and is from the colleciio 1 of the Cavaliere Tambroni, Director of the Austrian Academy at Rome. 20 SMALL DKAWING-ROOM. YAlSr DER HEYDEN. 29. Small view of a Town in Holland, with Boats^ Canal, and Drawbridge — very finely finished. FEUG. 30. Italian Scene of Ruins, Trees, Cattle, and Figures — painted with great softness. MOUCHERON. 31. Rocks, River, and Bridge — finely painted, with a clear and brilliant effect. VAN DER YELDE. 32. Yessels in a Calm at Sea — a picture of lovely effect, and clearness of atmosphere. PANINI. 33. Large Yiew of the Foro Romano — very finely combined with figures, &c. in the foreground. This picture is of a darker tone of colour than is usual with Panini, but the drawing and composition are in his style. It was obtained from the collection of Signor Bianchi at Milan. SALYATOR ROSA. 34. Small upright picture of a Group of Banditti, Trees, &c. The companion picture to No. 27 ; and also from the collection of Signor Arnoldi at Rome. SBIALL DRAWING-HOOM. 21 These two relics of this great painter have been highly praised by the first judges in London, and Mr Waldie was offered a high price for them on their arrival from Italy. GUIDO RENI. 35. Head of the Archangel Michael — a Sketch for the great picture of the Archangel and the Evil Spirit, in the church of the Capuchins at Rome. From the collection of Signor Arnoldi at Rome. STEENWYCK. 3G. Chateau and Avenue of Trees, near Utrecht — highly finished. OEIZONTI. 37. Large Landscape — chiefly composition — but with some features of the Bay of Naples, and a fine group of figures. The companion picture to No 24, and also from the collection of Signor Scaccioni at Rome. MOMMERS. 38. An Italian Town with Ruins, and Peasants selling Yegetables. 39. The same subject, and the companion picture to No. 38. Both are painted in a graceful and pleas- ing style. 22 SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. This artist resided long in Italy, and is not to be confounded with Momperts, the painter of two pic- tures in the Entrance Hall. NORTH SIDE. DROKSLUYT. 40. Dutch Village, and Church — a Fire at a dis- tance — Peasants, Cattle, and Travellers. A pleasing picture, of great variety and effect. YANVITELLI. 41. Yiew of the Ponte Rotto at Rome— Effect of Evening. From the collection of Signor Scaccioni at Rome. GAROFOLO {scuola dL) 42. Small upright Picture in an arched frame, of the Yirgin, St Elizabeth, Infant Jesus, and St John, OLD TENIERS. 43. Peasants playing at Skittles in front of an Inn — very natural, and finely painted. PALAMEDES. 44. Cavaliers Carousing — lively and spirited. SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. 23 ISAAC OSTADE. 45. Interior — A Man Smoking, Two Men playing at CardS;, and a Female Attendant— highly finished. GUARDI. 46. Very brilliant View of the Old Ducal Palace at Yenice, by this celebrated artist. This picture was obtained at a sale in London, and^ having be- longed to an intimate friend of Mr Waldie, was bought by him on that account. PAOLO VERONESE {scuola di.) 47. A small Sketch for the large Picture of the Apotheosis of Yenice, painted for the ceiling of the great Council Chamber, by this great artist. This picture was probably painted by some of his pupils at the time. It was, however, believed to be original by Sir Thomas Lawrence, who bought it for a large sum when he was at Yenice in 1819. It was obtained at the sale of his pictures, in 1830. ISAAC OSTADE. 48. Interior of a Cottage — Peasants playing Cards. OLD TENIERS. 49. A Woman Milking a Cow in front of a Cot- 24 SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. tsLge, and other Figures. Painted with great truth and nature;, and the companion picture to No. 43. STEENWYCK. 50. Still Life — chiefly vessels in a Brewhouse — yery clear and clever. D. TENIERS. 51. An Old Man playing the Guitar, and Female listening — a bright and rich little specimen of this great master. YAN YLIEGER. 52. Yiew of the Yillage of Scheveling, near the Hague, with Church, Beach, Boats, and Figures — • very clear and bright^ finely finished, and a superior specimen of the master. From the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don, and the finest Dutch picture in his possession. YANYITELLI. 53. Yiew on the Tiber, near the Isola Bartolomeo in Rome. The companion picture to No. 41 ; also from the collection of Signor Scaccioni, at Rome. SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. 25 SCULPTURE, &c. On the Rosewood Bookstand, nearest the door, on the east side of the room, is a statuary marble frag- ment of the Tempio di Romolo, with some remains of sculpture — evidently of the period of its decadenza — a small Tazza and pedestal, from the Terme di Caracalla, and a triangular piece of richly-veined red marble, found in the soldiers' quarters at Pompeii. On the centre Bookstand is a large Tazza and pe- destal, made from a fragment of one of the five columns of Pavonazzetto marble, shattered by the fire of St Paolo, in 1824. There is also a very small Tazza, from a smaller fragment of the columns of St Paolo, and a small separate pedestal, of a fragment found at the Tempio di Romolo ; and another small Tazza, from fragments found at Ostia. On the Bookstand nearest the windows, is a frag- ment of statuary marble, with some rude sculpture upon it, found at the Sepolcro dei Scipioni ; a small Tazza of Pavonazzetto, made from a fragment of the Anfiteatro di Capua, and a fragment of Greek marble from the Porto di Trajano, with some of the letters of an inscription. On the Pier Table, which is similar to that of the 26 S3IALL DRAWING-ROOM. anti-room, with white marble slab^ gilt legs, and rose- wood base, is a handsome or-molu timepiece, with a figure of Plenty in or-molu, and, below the pier table, is a beautiful circular large va^e, of yeined giallo antico, with a square pedestal. On the Bookstand on the west side of the room, nearest the windows, is a fragment of Greek marble, part of a cornice from the Anfiteatro di Capua ; an elegant square vase and pedestal, of Brescia, and a fragment of the scannellated projection of one of the pillars of St Paolo. On the Bookstand of the west side, furthest from the windows, is a beautiful fragment of the mould- ing of the Tempio di Giove, at Ostia, a square vase and pedestal of Brescia, similar to the last men- tioned : both of these, and also that under the pier table, are from the Studio di Raiffaello at Rome. On this bookstand is also a large statuary marble frag- ment of the Foro Boario, with sculpture of a head, &c., evidently of the decadenza. On the two ad- joining pier tables, with gilt Egyptian heads for sup- porters, are an elegant Etruscan vase, of brown alabaster, a fragment of Greek marble, with some fine sculpture of foliage &c., from the Tempio di Giove at Ostia ; and a fragment of common Greek marble, with carving of leaves &c., found on the Via Appia. On the Mantelpiece, which is of statuary marble. SMALL DRAWING-ROOM. 27 and similar to those of the large drawing-room, are two candelabra of glass, bronze, and or-molu ; two small bronze statues, with bases of Siena marble ; two bronze yases, with pedestals of Siena marble, and bronze bases ; and a very spirited bronze Napoleon on horseback, passing St Bernard, with Siena marble pedestal and bronze basement. All these ornaments on the mantelpiece are Parisian, and, as well as all the other Parisian bronzes, are from the admirable atelier of Cailleux, in the Rue de Richlieu. There is an oblong table, with a rosewood frame and legs, composed of pieces of ancient marbles, brought by Mr Waldie from Italy in 1817. Under one of the Card Tables is a box containing two hundred and forty specimens of ancient marbles^ collected at Rome, with a manuscript catalogue. LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. PICTURES. The Pictures in this Room are all^ except two small unknown Portraits^ by the great Masters of the vari- ous Schools of Italy. EAST SIDE. TINTORETTO. 1. La Pieta — the dead body of Christ on the knees of the Virgin, and Mary Magdalen. This picture is from the collection of Mr Westall, and was brought by him from Venice. PALMA VECCHIO. 2. The Supper at the House of Simon, with Mary Magdalen washing the feet of Christ. This picture, which is engraved, also formed part of Mr Westall's collection, and was obtained by him at the time of the French Revolution in 1793, from a convent in LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. 29 French Flanders. It has been greatly admired for its clearness^, simplicity, and expression. The still life is admirable, and the female in the distance very natural. BADELOCCHIO. 3. Susanna surprised by the Elders at the Bath. This small picture has a brilliant effect, and the ex- pression of the countenance of Susanna is powerful. PARIS BORDONE. 4. The Holy Family in a Landscape — of a most lich and harmonious tone of colour — the figures are elegantly disposed. It is in the early manner of this great painter. FILIPPO LAURI. 5. Christ and the Woman of Samaria. This small picture has much character and truth of expression. GUIDO CAGNACCI. 6. St John in the Desert. The figure and folded arms are very finely drawn, and the beauty and ex- pression of the countenance are truly striking. This picture is from the collection of Signor Antonini, at the Palazzo Poli at Rome, a celebrated architect and engraver ; it was in his possession above fifty 30 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. years. The works of Guido Cagnacci are rarely met with, as he painted very few pictures. GUIDO RENI. 7. Half-length original Sketch for the Picture of Fortune^ so often repeated by Guido^ or copied from him. This is the only one of the numerous repeti- tions of this work^ which is a half-length. It is fully equal, in beauty of design and finish^ to any of the others^ and undoubtedly original. It is from the collection of the Cavalier Emili, at Rome. PADOYANINO. 8. Half-length Portrait of the Mistress of the Painter — the face truly lovely^ and the hands and drapery finely finished. It is from the celebrated and beautiful collection of Signor Grossi at Rome. ANDREA DEL SARTO (scuola di.) 9. The Virgin and Child — finished with great expression and simplicity. It was brought from Flo- rence to Rome by a gentleman, who sold it there, and it was considered, by many judges, to be the production of this great painter. There is a dupli- cate of it in the Gallery at Florence. LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. 31 ANNIBALE CAEEACCI. 10. Head of a Man in Blacky with a White Shirt Collar. From the collection of Signor Gigli at Rome. ROMANELLI. 11. Half-Length of a Girl with Grapes. 12. Do. of a Boy with Macaroni. 13. Do. of a Girl with Grapes. 14. Do. of a Boy Drinking. These four small pictures have all the effect^ ani- mation^ and gaiety of Muriilo^ and are evidently in imitation of his manner. They are from the collec- tion of Signor Gigli at Rome. LUCA GIORDANO. 15. Venus and Cupid in the cave of the Cyclops. This grand picture is one of the most elegant and best finished works of the artist. It formed part of the collection of Mr Westall^ and was obtained by him from Naples at a great expense. BRONZINO. 1 6. Head of a Boy. Painted with great force and truth of expression. ORIZONTI. 17. Small Landscape — Bridge and Trees. 32 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. PANINI. 18. Very small view of the Portico of Octavia at Rome. ! GIULIO ROMANO {scuola dL) 19. David playing the Harp, and a Dance of Cherubs before Jerusalem. This elegant small pic- ture is pamted on copper. ELISABETTA SIRANI {after Guido.) 20. La Cenci. This lovely picture was done im- mediately after the original was finished, and is even more beautiful, as it has not so much hardness in the outline. No other copy of this picture (so often copied) is known to be ancient ; but this picture was many years in the possession of a younger branch of the Colonna family at Rome, for whom the original, now in the Barberini Palace, was painted. SCHIDONE. 21. II Pitochetto. This little Beggar, searching his clothes for vermin, is one of the finest specimens of this Painter's familiar style, and is the original sketch for the same figure in the great picture of La Carita at Naples. It was obtained from the collection of Signor Bianchi at Milan. The whole figure and drapery LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. 33 have mucli of tliat striking depth, of light and shade for which Schidone was so remarkable. LUCA GIORDANO. 22. Head of Flora. Painted with great facility and elegance, and the flowers very beautiful. It is attributed to Luca Giordano ; but the Cavaliere Tam- broni. Director of the Austrian Academy of the Fine Arts at RomO;, to whom it belonged, was not cer- tain who was the painter. It was much esteemed by him ; and was obtained by Mr Waldie, after the death of the Cavaliere, along with another picture, as remembrances of his friendship and kindness during an acquaintance of five years. The Cavaliere Tam- broni was the most intimate friend of Canova, and universally regarded as one of the first judges of art in Rome. SOUTH SIDE. GUIDO RENI. 23. Cartoon of a Head for a large Picture. 24. Cartoon of a Head for a large Picture. These two fine heads, painted on paper, were brought to Rome in 1832, from the large collection of an amateur at Naples, and are undoubted sketches by Guido, and studies for a large picture. They were 3 34 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. obtained at Rome in the winter of 1833, from the collection of Signor Luigi Pastacaldo. WEST SIDE. ALBANO. 25. Venus and Adonis, and Amorini, in a Land- scape. This picture has all the grace and elegance of the painter ; but is not so brilliant in colour as is usual with him. The figure of Yenus is very finely- drawn. It is from the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don. PARIS BORDONE. 26. Yenus and Cupid — ^the size of life. This noble picture is a portrait of the mistress of the painter; and^, for high finish, colour, and rich and clear effect, is truly a chef d'oeuvre of the art, and a superb specimen of the Yenetian School, with all the spirit of Titian or Paul Yeronese. The same female is painted by Paris Bordone, in the same dress, in the Gallery of the Louvre, and there represented as Pomona, accom- panied by his own portrait as Yertumnus; but the Louvre picture is very inferior to this, both in paintin and preservation. This valuable work wa$ LARGE DRAWIKG-HOOM. 35 obtained from the collection of Signer Bianclii at Milan. CARLO MARATTA {after Guido,) 27. The Virgin adoring the Infant Christy (oval^) called II Sonne del Bambino. The original picture^, now quite spoiled^ was so much admired in the Doria Palace at Kome^ when finished by Guido^ that it was copied^ (permission being obtained with difficulty:,) for two great families at Bologna^ by Sasso Ferrate and Carlo Maratta. This picture was painted for the family of the Counts Bianchetti at Bologna^ and remained in their palace until sent for sale to London with the rest of the Bianchetti collection^ in 1824;, when it was bought by Mr Waldie. It is in the most perfect preservation^ and has been fre- quently engraved. PALMA VECCHIO. 28. Tlie Holy Family^, and an Angel presenting a flower to the Virgin. The brilliancy and depth of colour of this fine picture is almost equal to the best works of Titian ; and it is one of the most free and perfect of the works of this beautiful colourist. It formed a part of the fine collection of Mr Girdwood, sold in London in 1830. RAFFAELLINO DEL GAEBO (^ifter RaffaaUe,) 29. The Apparition of St Peter and St Paul in the 36 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. air — to protect Pope Julius the Second and his Car- dinals^ ready to fall a prey to the attacks of Attila^ King of the Goths^ and his army — strikes the Goths with such a panic that they recoil with horror and affright^ and retreat from the presence of the Holy Father. The drawing and colouring of the figures are done with astonishing truth and exactness. The original fresco in the Yatican^ as well as all the other frescos there by RaffaellC;, were copied for the Prince Barberini, not long after their completion^ by Raffael- lino del GarbO;, and are still at the Barberini Palace in Eome. This picture (undoubtedly also by Raf- faellino del Garbo) was bought of a picture-dealer in London^ who was ignorant of the subject^, or of the name of the painter whose drawing and colouring are so perfectly Raffaellesque. NICOLO POUSSIN. 30. Apollo, Daphne, the River God, and Cupid. Daphne's horror at being thus transfixed to the spot, and the tree bursting from her foot, with the astonish- ment of Apollo, are finely depicted, and the exquisite drawing and colour of the two principal figures are in the finest early Italian manner of this great painter, when he studied deeply the works of Co- reggio. This beautiful and highly finished work is from the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don, and was by far the finest picture in his possession. There can be no doubt of its originality, as the same LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. 37 subject was painted by this great artist for tlie Co- lonna Gallery at Rome^ and is still hanging there ; and there is a slight difference between the two pictures in the details of the background^ which shews that neither picture is a copy. The Colonna picture is a little larger than this^ but not in such good preservation. GIULIO ROMANO {after Raffaelle,) 31. Mercury and the Three Graces^ copied from the fresco of Ralfaelle in the Farnesina Palace at Rome. It is done with much force and effect ; and^ from the peculiar style of the colour^ and a degree of hard- ness in the outline, is most probably the work of the above great pupil of a greater master. It was bought by Sir Thomas Lawrence at Rome, during the only winter he ever spent there, and was very highly valued by him, and obtained by Mr Waldie at his sale in 1830. GUERCINO. 32. The Angel appearing to Hagar and Ishmael. A lovely picture, in the earliest style of the painter. From the collection of Signor Arnoldi at Rome. BRONZING. 33. Head of a man with beard and a white shirt- collar. From the collection of Signor Neri at Bologna. 38 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. SPAGNOLETTO {scuola di.) 34. Head of a Warrior — yerj spirited. ANNIBALE CARACCL 35. La Pieta — the dead body of Christ on the knees of the Virgin, and two Chernbs. This grand large picture was often repeated by Carracci ; and, from the magnificent effect of the dramng, and its highly finished expression, it has always been esteemed one of his finest works. The dark style of its colouring is well adapted to the subject. It was bought at the sale of Mr WestalFs very beautiful collection, in 1830. One of the best duplicates of this sublime work is at the Barberini Palace at Rome. INNOCENZIO DA IMOLA. 36. The Virgin, Infant Jesus, and St John. A lovely small picture, brought from Florence to Lon- don in 1825. TIZIANO {scuola dL) 37. Head of a man with a Lace Frill round his neck. TINTORETTO. 38. Head of a Man with Moustaches and White Shirt Collar — ^painted with great vigour. From the collection of Signer Gigli at Rome. I^AHGB DRAWING- ROOM. 39 SEBASTIAN CONCA. 39. The Assumption of St Margaret. The lovely Saint rests her feet on the vanquished Dragon^ which is supported by the Globe. Clouds and Angels sur- round her. It is a rich combination of colour and high finishings and is a beautiful specimen of the master, whose pictures are rare. He was one of the last of the painters of the finest period of the arts, and was contemporary with Franceschini, Giro Ferri, &c. &c. This picture was obtained by Mr Waldie in Lon- don ; and a very large offer was made to him for it by Lord N , one of the most distinguished col- lectors in London. NORTH SIDE. UNKNOWN {scuola Napoletana.) 40. Head of a Female. MORONL 41. Yery fine Head of a Venetian, equal to the finest style and colour of Titian, and certainly a genuine original. From a large collection which was sold at Naples in 1832, and bought by Mr Waldie, at Rome in 1834, who was offered a large sum for it by the Honourable Mr W« , a distinguished English collector* 40 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. SCULPTURE, BRONZES, CHINA, &c. On the east side of the room are two Parisian Bronzes of Warriors on Horseback, with pedestals and bases of Siena Marble and Bronze — very spirited, and placed on Rosewood Stands. Below them are four India China Jars, brought from Rome, and a small Bronze of Time, with base of Siena Marble and Bronze, and a small Biga, with base of Brescia Marble. Above the Stand with Books and Music, are eleven China Jars of various sizes. Above the South Mantelpiece of this Room, which is of fine Statuary Marble, beautifully ornamented with the Ionic pattern of the egg and dart, are two small Rosso Antico Urns, with Yerde Antico Pedes- tals; four small Florentine brown Alabaster imi- tations of the most ancient Etruscan Vases, with inscriptions ; two copies (very finely done by Aguatti, at Rome,) of the Tomb of Scipio — one in Peperino Stone, the same as the original, and the other in Giallo Antico ; and two small Alabaster Busts of Tasso and Ariosto, by Pisani of Florence. Above the two South Pier Tables, are two beautiful white Alabaster Yases ; below them are two others, brought from Florence in 1816. Above the two North Pier Tables are also two very fine white Alabaster Yases ; IvARGE DKAWING-HOOM. 41 and^ below them,, are two Yases of mottled Alabas- ter. All these yases^ (except tbe two brought home in 181 6j) are the work of Barzanti^ at Florence^ and were sent from thence in 1833^, as well as the small Alabaster Busts^ &c. There are three Rosewood Cabinets with Marble Slabsj made by Mr Mein of Kelso. Above the two small ones are copies^ in White Marble^ by Bonanni at Eome^ of the two celebrated Lions on the Tomb of Clement the 14th^ by Canoya^ in the Vatican, They are most exquisitely done^ and placed on Pedestals of Verde di Polceyera. There are also two small imitations of Books of Marmo Grigio, with etched Views of the Cathedrals &c. of Flo- rence and Pisa. On the larger Cabinet are placed a small Infant Sleeping Christy of white Ala- baster^ on a Cross of brown Alabaster ; an Apollo and Pedestal^ an Apollo and Diana and Pedestal, a Cupid and Psyche and Pedestal, all small, in white Alabaster, and all by Barzanti. Within the smaller Cabinet, nearest the window, is placed a bundle of the celebrated plant Papyrus, used by the ancients for writing upon, brought by Mr Waldie from the Banks of the two small rivers, Anapus and Ciane, near Syracuse. There are also above one hundred and forty fragments of various Ruins, chiefly in Marble; a representation of Etna, in a Mosaic of its own lavas, obtained by Mr Waldie 42 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. at Catania ; and five specimens of the Lava of Etna^ separate ; among the fragments are two Obelisks and a Bagnarola ; and there are also two white Alabaster small Baskets of Flowers. Within the largest Cabinet are — a Box of the Lava of YesuviuS;, with Head of EafFaelle ; a beautiful Roman Mosaic of Flowers on a black ground ; three ancient Lamps of Terracotta ; a curious small Bass-relief of the Bassi Tempi ; a small Lachrymal Vase of Terracotta ; six small Bagnarole ; one Book of Rosso and Giallo Antico ; Iron Busts of Napoleon and Frederick 11. of Prussia^ from Berlin ; two Small Bronze Statues of Napoleon; Face of Apollo on a Letter-presser of Verde Antico ; four Pyramids of Ancient Fragments of Marble ; two Sleeping Cupids in Alabaster ; Group of Amorini on a Vase in Alabaster ; Piece of Tasso's Prison Door at Farrara ; Dog of Verde de Polcevera ; Dagger of Por- fido; Rocchio of Rosso and Giallo Antico j twoDwarfs^. in Alabaster; Small Boar of Florence in Marmo Verde; Two Dogs, in Alabaster; Grecian Philosopher sitting, in Alabaster ; very small ancient Bronze Female Statue ; Lamp from Peestum ; Alabaster Horse ; Wooden Box fiill of Penates, Lachrymal Vases, &c. from Psestum ; Alabaster Tomb of Napoleon at St Helena ; yellow Alabaster Ornament of three Conche ; Tripod of Rosso Antico ; very Small Tazza of Giallo Antico ; Large Marble Antique Foot, found by Mr Waldie at an exca- vation near the Torra Pignatara, near Rome ; Bass-relief LARGE BHAWING-ROOM. of the Sun, and a Head^ both in Terracotta, and found at Peestum by Mr Waldie; six Boxes of different Lavas of Vesuvius ; eight large Fragments of Derby- shire Spar; one very small Tazza, vi^ithout pedestal, of Brescia Marble, and above one hundred and twenty various Fragments of Buins, mostly polished and marked with the names ; one piece of Etna Alabaster, and one box and six specimens of Lava of Etna, not marked, on the left hand of the upper shelf. Within the smaller Cabinet, farthest from the window, are a small iron bass-relief of Leonardo's Supper ; two Feathers, a Sash, part of a Sword and Scabbard, an entire Sword and a Breastplate, all found by Mr Waldie on the field of battle at Waterloo, a few days after the engagement ; a Bagnarola of Devonshire marble, two Crosses, two Seals, four small pieces of Madrepore, polished for seals, two rulers, and about sixty pieces of marble polished into Books, Letter- pressers. Squares for supporting the legs of Piano-fortes, &:c, &c., all in Devonshire marbles, from the quarries near Marychurch ; also three specimens of marble from the Menai Bridge quarries ; and two yellow Alabaster Candlesticks. Above the North Mantelpiece, which is similar to the other already mentioned, are two very fine large Vases, of Verde Antico, with pedestals of Giallo An- tico, by Aquilani at Borne ; six small Vases of various forms, all imitations of the ancient Etruscan, and of 44 LARGE DRAWING-ROOM. brown Alabaster ; a Fragment of a Column of Cipolino Marble, brought by Mr Waldie from the Porto di Trajano^ near Ostia ; two Bagnarole^ both made of ancient fragments of marble^ and two small Alabaster Busts of Dante and Petrarch^ by Pisani of Florence. There are two very fine circular Marble Tables ; one by Ralfaello at Rome^ with a centre piece of Mala- chite ; the other^ rather larger^ by Ceccherini at Rome^ with a centre of Malachite and Lapis Lazzuli ; both of them with rosewood frames and legs^ and with manuscript catalogues of the names of the marbles. LIBRARY. SCULPTURE, BRONZES, VASES, &d« Above tlie Bookcases are twentj-five vaseS;, wliicli are imitations of the Egyptian style, with black figures on a white ground — of the Etruscan style, with black figures on a red ground — and of the Grecian style, with red figures on a black ground ; they are all from the Studio of Giustiniani at Naples. On the Mantelpiece, which is a fine specimen of Siena marble, is an elegant Timepiece, of Bronze .and Siena Marble, of Demosthenes sitting ; two small Bronze Horses, each with a slave, with pedestals of Siena Marble and Bronze ; two Bronze Yases, v/ith Siena marble pedestals ; and two small Roccole of Siena and Yerde Antico Marbles. The bronzes are all Parisian, and by Cailieux, There is a very fine Cork Model of the Temple of Neptune at Peestum, and another, rather smaller, but 45 LIBRARY. of the same proportions^ of the Temple of Concord at Girgenti. These two models are done by the best, and, indeed, now the only artist in cork at Naples. They are placed on two double rosewood book-stands. On the Rosewood Table is a hand- some Parisian Inkstand of bronze and Siena marble, and a Ruler and Letter-presser of Devonshire marble. On the centre double Rosewood Bookstand, is a very fine Parisian Bronze Gladiator on a pedestal and base of Siena marble and bronze. There is a large and fine Devonshire Circular Marble Table, made of a variety of specimens, and with leg and basement of marble ; and one smaller of the same form and material ; both made by Mr Woodley at Marychurch, near Torquay. The small Table with a rosewood frame and legs, is by Barzanti at Florence ; it is an admirable specimen of Florentine Mosaic, in pietra dura, with a view of the Temple of Hercules at Cora, in the centre, entirely executed in agates and other precious stones. DINING-ROOM. PICTURES. The Pictures in this Room are all by the old Masters of the Italian, Spanish,, and French Schools. EAST SIDE. SCHIDONE. 1. The Holy Family, with the Magdalen and St Anne. In this beautiful and touching picture, St John is represented as a Man, and Christ still as an Infant. This anachronism has probably been caused by a wish to make the picture the vehicle of a set of family portraits, as there is a great resemblance between St Anne and the Yirgin, and between St John and the Magdalen. This noble specimen of . the painter, whose finest works, were painted at,, Naples, (and are now in the R.oyal Palace and the 48 DINING-ROOM. Museum there;,) was obtained from the collection of Monsieur Martin Zir at Naples. CAYEDONE. 2. La Sibilla Cumana — a lovely specimen of the works of one of the best pupils of Domenichino. This picture was obtained from the collection of Signor Tambroni^ Professor of Painting in the Uni- versity of Bologna^, and brother to the Cavaliere Tambroni^ Director of the Austrian Academy at Rome. PIETEO DI CORTONA. 3. The Marriage of St Catharine. This is a smaller picture, and with several varieties from the same subject by this elegant painter in the Museum of the Louvre at Paris. Both are painted in his last, most free, and graceful manner, and without any of the academic attitudes which are remarked in his early works. This picture has been most highly admired by some of the first judges in London. It is from the collection of Signor Maldura at Rome. ANNIBALE CARACCI (^after Raffaelle.) 4. Galatea, Nymphs, Tritons, and Cupids. This superb copy by this great painter, from the Fresco of Raffaelle in the Farnesina palace at Rome, the same size as the original, is painted with astonishing DINING-ROOM. 49 freedom and force;, and a wonderful identity of the expression of the original in the countenances of Galatea, and the Nymph who guides the Car. This valuable picture was obtained in London from a family who had possessed it above one hundred yearS;, and were ignorant of the subject. GUIDO HENI. 5. Joseph and Potiphar s Wife. The beautiful effect of colour, the expression of both the figures, and the high finish of this exquisite picture, in the last and most powerful of the three manners of this exquisite painter, are most astonishing. It was ob- tained from the collection of Signer Galli, which was sold in Edinburgh in 1827, and is much praised by Sir Thomas Lawrence in his letters lately published. PIERINO DEL YAGA. 6. The Holy Family — the Virgin presenting her breast to the Infant Jesus, and St John offering him a small bird. A lovely specimen of grace, colour, and high finish. It was much valued by the Oava- liere Camuccini, from whose magnificent collection at Rome it was obtained in 1828. It is one of the few originals by this admirable pupil of RaffaeUe. LIONELLO SPADA. 7. The Virgin and Child, with a scroll. Painted 4 DINING-ROOM. 50 with, mucli force and power. Signer Rossi at Bologna. From the collection of SOUTH SIDE. ANNIBALE CARACCL 8. Very fine Portrait of the Painter at the age of thirty, in an old carved frame. From the collection of Signer Moreschi at Bologna. CARLO DOLCE. 9. The Virgin in a mantle^ with the hands folded. Painted with great expression. PROSPERO FONTANA. 10. Portrait of a Bolognese Prince, in an old carved frame. From the collection of Signer Neri at Bologna. GUIDO RENI {scuola dl) IL Ecce Homo. The head and crown of thorns are finely painted. GUERCINO {scuola dl) 12. St Jchn in the Desert. From the collection of Signor Maldura at Rome. DINING-ROOM. 51 GUIDO RENI. 13. Lucretia. This fine head,, painted with great power^ in his latest manner, is a study for the grand full-length picture of Lucretia^ painted by Guido for the Spada Palace at Rome^ and now in the possession of Alexander Gordon^ Esq.^ Edinburgh. SCHIAVONE. 14. Holy Family — Angels and the Shepherds adorning J esus. Painted with much brilliancy. From the collection of Mr Westall. CARLO MARATTA {scuola di.) 15. The Marriage of Cana. The composition and architecture are partly taken from the great picture of Paul Veronese on the same subject. WEST SIDE. CIMOLARA. 16. The Church of II Redentore^, and the Grand Canal at Venice. A very airy and pleasing picture of this rare artist. NICOLO POUSSIN. 17. Time and the Hours dancings and the Car of Aurora in the sky. Yery vigorous and spirited. 52 DINING-ROOM. It is from the collection of Mr Carr^ at Cocken^ near Durham. SEBASTIAN BOURDON. 18. The Finding of Moses. This large and well known original of this fine painter is engraved, and has all the clearness^, and classical drawing, and com- position of the finest manner of Poussin. ZUCCARELLI. 1 9. Landscape, with Cattle and Figures, peculiarly- characteristic of his style, and very spirited. BOLOGNESE. 20. Most elegant Landscape, with Orpheus, Charon, and the Palace of Pluto, of a truly rich Italian style and colour. From the collection of Mr Yates, London. NORTH SIDE. CALABRESE. 21. Lot and his Daughters — ^three very fine heads. Painted with great force and efi'ect, and worthy of Guercino, to whose earliest manner it is very similar. BONIFAZIO. 22. The adoration of the Shepherds, with an DINING-ROOM. 53 Angel bearing a Crown to St Catharine. A picture of great simplicity* yet of a brilliant effect. From the collection of Signor Bianclii at Milan. NICOLO POUSSIN. 23. TlieseuS;, directed by bis Mother^ searching for the Arms of his Father. The composition of this picture is peculiarly chaste and fine. It was for above fifty years in the Studio of the Director of the Museo Borbonico at Naples^ and is a duplicate of the only picture by Poussin^ contained in the Florence Gallery — a picture which^ although greatly admired at Florence^ is in a very inferior condition to this^ which was one of the most valuable pictures^ in the collection of Monsieur Martin Zir at Naples. ELISABETTA SIRANL 24. La Carita ; in a massy old carved frame. The fanciful disposition of the female and the three children is very graceful and charming^, and the effect of the whole picture singularly pleasing. From the collection of Signor Kossi at Bologna. KAFFAELLE f scuola di, a?td supposed hy) FRANCESCO PENNI, called IL FATTORE, 25. The Virgin^ Infant JesuS;, and Joseph, This very ancient copy from Raffaelle (the original is in the Louvre at Paris) has been well restored, and has 54 DINING-ROOM. still much of the divine expresson of the great master, many of whose finest works were copied by his pupil, II Fattore, at Rome. From the fine collection of Signor Grossi at Rome. VELASQUEZ. 26. Christ before Pilate. This superb work, is not ascribed with certainty to this great artist, though undoubtedly Spanish. The figure of Christ, the young Page, and two of the Guards, are most strik- ingly natural ; and the effect of drawing, colour, and expression, can scarcely be carried farther. This picture was obtained by mere chance in London, covered with dirt, but was found to be in the most perfect state of preservation. PAOLO VERONESE. 27. The Holy Family. There is something pecu- liarly simple and graceful in the manner of the Vir- gin, and the lively attitude of the Child ; and the colouring is worthy of this great Master. From the collection of Signor Maldura at Rome. SCARSELLINO DI FERRARA. 28. The Annunciation. This beautiful original small sketch for the great picture of the same subject in the Museum of the Capitol at Rome, was obtained in the spring of 1834, from the collection of Signor DINING-ROOM, 55 Scaccioni at Rome. Its originality is undoubted^ and the figure of the Virgin is even more beautiful than in the larger picture. The details of still life are rather different in the two pictures^ which shews the originality of both. PIETRO DI CORTONA. 29. The Massacre of the Innocents. This pic- ture is painted in his firsts and rather stiff and aca- demic manner^ but has much force^ and a powerful expression in detailing the subject. Excepting the chef d'oeuvre of Guido at Bologna^, and another by Nicolo Poussin in the collection of Lucien Bona- parte^ this picture is the finest known on this terrible subject. It is in good condition, and formed part of a celebrated collection at Rome, which was sold and dispersed in 1827. SCULPTURE, &c. The Mantelpiece of this Room is massy and ap- propriate, and is a very fine specimen of the Giallo e Nero marble. Above it, is a handsome small copy of the Wild Boar of Florence, in Bronze, on a Pedes- tal of Marmo Verde ; also two beautifully executed Vases of Verde di Polcevera, copied by Barzanti from two in the Vatican Museum. LOWER GALLERY. PICTURES. The Pictures in the Lower Gallery^, Upper Gallery,, and Staircase^ are a mixture of modern pictures;, with some by the old Masters. SOUTH SIDE. GUIDO EENI {scuola dL) 1. A Group of young Amorini^ diverting them- selves with wreath of Flowers^ Arrows^ Chains^ and Dagger^ emblems of Love. Most beautifully painted^ and worthy of Guido himself. BOTH {style of,) 2. A Landscape^ with Castle, Hills^ and Figures.. 1 LOWER GALLEHY. 57 W. WILSON. 3. View of Hendersyde Park, taken from tlie south side of the river, a little below Pinnacle Hill. JONES. 4. A Landscape;, with a Castle^, Water, Trees, &c. — an effect of evening. WEST SIDE. CAYALIERE D'ARPINO. 5. Oblong Sopra Porta Picture, representing the Battle of the Amazons. From the collection of Signor Depoletti at Rome. NORTH SIDE. W. WILSON. 6. A Landscape, with Cattle, Water, and Trees. Copied from a celebrated picture by Cuyp, in the collection of the Earl of Egremont. 7. View of Kelso Abbey and Bridge. These two pictures, as well as the Yiew of Hendersyde Park, No. 3, were painted for the late George Waldie, Esq. 58 LOWER GALLERY. RUYSDAEL {style of.) 8. A dark Landscape, with Trees, a Cottage, and two Peasants. CARAVAGGIO. 9. A young Man presenting his hand to a Zingara or Fortune-teller, and an Old Woman and another Man looking on with much interest. This picture is painted with much vigour and effect. SCULPTURE, &c. A very fine thick Slab, and Leg and Basement, all of gray Devonshire Marble, forming a handsome large Table ; a fine Slab of Madrepore Marble, with a carved mahogany frame and legs. These two Tables were made by Mr Woodley at Marychurch, near Torquay. On the latter is a beautiful square vase of Yerde di Polcevera, copied from one in the Yatican by Bar- zanti of Florence. There is also a veined marble Slab, which formerly belonged to Forth House, Newcastle, with carved frame and legs. MR WALDIE'S SITTING-ROOM, OR SMALL LIBRARY. PICTURES. The Pictures in this Room are^, with the exception of three by Mrs Potts^ entirely the works of the late Mrs Watts. They are placed here as being more interesting to Mr Waldie than any others, and, also, not to be under the disadvantage of being compared with those of the older masters ; indeed, the mixture of ancient and modern pictures in the same apart- ment is invariably disadvantageous to both. EAST SIDE. MRS POTTS. 1. Bridge near Shincliffe on the Wear, 60 MR WALDIF/s sitting-room. MRS WATTS. 2. Dark Landscape of Cottage and Hills^ with a Cart and Figures^ painted while she was a pupil of Nasmyth^ sen.^ and called The Cart and Horses." MES POTTS. 3. Woody Banks of the River Wear. SOUTH SIDE. MRS WATTS. 4. Small Yiew of Kelso^ taken from Springhall farm. A very early effort — painted before receiving any lessons. WEST SIDE. / MRS WATTS. 5. Rocky Coasts Lighthouse^ and Figures— com- position. Effect of Moonlight. 6. Valley in Devonshire near Ilfracomhe. 7. Small view of the Bay of Cannes, and the remains of the Roman Aqueduct near Frejus. This very beautiful picture was sent to Mr Waldie after the death of Mrs Watts, by Captain Watts, in conse- quence of her having bequeathed to him one of her later and finer works. Mr Waldie was with his be- loved sister when she took the original sketch for this picture in October 1816. The scene is interesting, MU waldie's sitting-room. 61 as the landing place of Napoleon on his return from Elba. It is painted with the rich and hriUiant style of colour and effect which characterised her later works. 8. Small picture of Ruins^ Figures^ and Cattle^ copied from an Italian picture. The figures are sketched by Sir Robert Kerr Porter^ who painted the figures in two or three of Mrs Watts' pictures. 9. Small yiew of part of the Ascent to the Conrent of Camaldoli^ near Naples. Mr Waldie was with her when the original sketch was taken. 10. Large woody Landscape and Bridge over the Serchio^ near the Baths of Lucca. A bold effect of colouring. 11. Cottage^, TreeS;, and Water. A beautifully harmonious effect of evening composition. 12. Small view of part of the Lake of Killamey^ copied from a print. A very early production. 13. Small view of Cottages and Hills near Paen- manmawr^, North Wales. Mr Waldie was with her in taking the sketch for this picture. 14. Small View of the Castle of Baise^ and the Ruins of the Temple of Yenus. Mr Waldie accom- pa»ied her while taking the sketch for this beautiful picture^, which was not painted till after her marriage^ and just before she adopted the very rich style of colour which distinguishes No. 7- This picture was painted expressly for Mr Waldie, and in remem- 62 MR waldie's sitting-room. brance of a day spent amidst the scenery of Baiae, in February 1817. 15. Mount's Bay, the Town of Penzance, and St Michael's Mount, Effect of Evening. The original sketches of Mrs Watts' numerous views of the scenery of the Cornish coast, were all done when only sixteen years of age. 16. Woody Landscape and Figures, painted in imitation of the style of Gaspar Poussin. A compo- sition. 17. Winter Scene — Cottage, and Figures skating. NORTH SIDE. MRS WATTS. 18. Bridge over Douglas Water in Ayrshire. Painted when a pupil of Nasmyth. 19. Yiew of Loch Lomond, copied from a print. Painted with great clearness and effect. 20. Castle and Waterfall. Painted when a pupil of Nasmyth. 21. Large View on the coast of Northumberland, near Newbiggiuo 22. The Lake of Albano, Baths of Diana, and Roman Peasants. This picture, of a rich and bril- liant tone of colour, is one of the latest pictures done MR Y/ALDIE's sitting-room. 63 by Mrs Watts before ber marriage. It was painted expressly for Mr Waldie^ in remembrance of her Italian tour with him^ and he was with her when the sketch for it was taken. It shews the commence- ment of her latest and finest style of painting. MRS POTTS. 23. Cottage^ Hills, Trees, and Rocks — copied from a view of the Lake of Windermere. This pic- ture, and Nos. 1 and 3, were painted for Mr Waldie by Mrs Potts. MRS WATTS. 24. The junction of the Severn and the Wye— a fine effect of early morning. 25. Yiew of a Waterfall near Lucan, Ireland. 26. Gate, Cottage, Figures, and Trees^ called The Turnpike Gate." An early picture, and altered from a print. 27. St Michael's Mount, Marazion, and Hills, near Penzance, Cornwall. 28. Small Winter Scene — Cottage and Figures — ^ Composition. Besides the above twenty-eight paintings, there are five small miniatures and two black Wedgewood medallions hung to the frames of Nos. 9, 11, and 14. The Miniatures are— No. 1, (fixed to No. 9,) Mrs 64 MR WALDIE's sitting-room. WattSj, with Fido^ a favourite Spaniel — painted by M. Dupuis. No. 2, (fixed to No. 11,) Mr Waldie— painted by Davidson. No. 3, Mrs Griffith^ at seventeen — painted by Murphy ; and two medallions of Garrick and Shak- speare. No. 4, A coloured profile of the late George Wal- die, Esq. — ^painted by Herve. No. 5, (fixed to No. 14,) Mrs Eaton, at seventeen — painted by Thomson at Edinburgh. SCULPTURE, &c. Above the centre of the Bookcase is a Vase with black figures on a red ground, an imitation of the ancient Etruscan style. On the Pier Table is a small Roccolo or semicolumn and base, made from a fragment found in the Coliseum at Rome ; a Paper-presser of Bardi- glia marble ; another with a Dog sculptured on it ; and three marble fragments, all found by Mr Waldie at the places marked on them. All the fragments of marble w^ere found or obtained by Mr Waldie at the places inscribed upon them, and the greater part of them were found by himself. MR WALDIE's sitting-room. 65 On the Mantelpiece^ which is a beautiful specimen of Bardiglia Marble^, are two very fine Vases of the hardest and finest Cornwall Serpentine ; a Vase and two Urns of Derbyshire Spa^ formerly belonging to the late Mrs Waldie at Forth House ; a Fragment from Pompeii^ in the form of an Obelisk ; and one from the ruins of the Amphitheatres of Capua and Min- tumse^ in the form of a Roman Milestone ; and two small Candelabra of Bronze and Or-molu. On the two Bookstands^, and the Cabinet between them^ are Plaster Casts of the two Balbi on Horse- back, and of the Shepherd Boy^, the Hercules FarnesC;, and Aristides — the originals of all of which are in the Museum of Naples ; and also ten Fragments of Marble of various ruins, and a Fragment of Sculp- ture from the Coliseum. In the Drawers inside the Cabinet, are contained the following articles, chiefly from Rome : — A small circular Red Box, vvith pieces of ancient Mosaic of St Paolo ; and a broken Ring, a specimen of Maltese Gold ; a small square Marble Paper Box, with specimens of Ancient Glass; and a small Wooden Box, with ancient glass, from Ostia. Nine Medallions of Berlin Iron, viz.. Portraits of ^Frederick William III., King of Prussia ; Alexander, Emperor of Russia ; Frederick the Great, King of Prussia; Crown Prince of Prussia; Queen of Prussia; 5 66 MR WALDIE's sitting-room. Crown Princess of Prussia ; Duke and Duchess of Cumberland ; and Prince George of Cumberland. Curious Pocket Knife and Fork^ given to Mr Waldie, as a parting remembrance, by his Imperial and Royal Highness the Archduke John of Austria, after a visit of two days at his chateau of Yordenberg in the Styrlan Alps, in October 1827- An oblong Marble Paper Box, containing a Locket of the late Mrs Lamb's hair, with two Rings and two Eye-glasses, which belonged to Mr Waldie's father. Small circular "Wooden Box, containing thirty-two Copper Coins; and a small oblong Wooden Box, con- taining thirty-six Coins and Medallions of various sorts. Small circular Marble Paper Box, with Plaster Casts of the King and Queen of Naples in 1833. Small circular Marble Paper Box, with Plaster Cast of the Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Tuscany in 1833. Small circular Wooden Box, with Plaster Casts of two Bass-reliefs. Small oblong Straw Box, with Shell Cameos of Neptune, and Zephyr, and Flora. Small circular Marble Paper Box, with Shell Cameo of Raffaelle. Small circular Blue Paper Box, with Shell Cameo of Napoleon. Small oblong Marble Paper Box, with Shell MR WALDIS'S SITTING-ROOr»I. 67 Cameo of Aurora driidng her Car. Small oblong Marble Paper BoX;, with Shell Cameo of Amphi- trite. Small oblong Green Paper Box with two Shell Cameos of two Heads of Greek Philosophers. Small oblong Marble Paper Box, with Apollo driving his Car : all by Laudoncina of Naples. Large oblong Marble Paper Box^ vdth nine Cameos of Lava^, of various subjects and authors. Large oblong Marble Paper Box of four Bracelets^ two Ear-rings^ and four Rings^ all of Lava^ set in Gold^ by Savignano of Naples. Curious Indian Box of Colours ; Snuff-Box, with a painting of a Female Head^ &c. &c. The following thirteen Boxes (all of Leather) are marked ^' Roma^ 1828 their contents are all from the studio of Verdejo, one of the best Mosaicists and workers of shell Cameos in Rome : — 1. One square Green Box — small oval Mosaic, in Pasta^ of the Coliseum. 2 & 3. Two square Red Boxes, with Shell Cameos of the heads of Michael Angelo and RaiFaelle. 4. One rather larger square Green Box — Aurora and Horses, and Signs of the Zodiac — a very beautiful Shell Cameo. 5. One Box similar to the last — fine Shell Cameo of Head of Antinous. 6. One Box similar to the last— three very fine Heads together in Shell Cameo. 68 MR WALDIE's sitting-room. 7. One small oLlong Box, with Box of Pasta, and Mosaic of two Turks Smoking and Playing the Guitar. 8. One oblong Green Box, with three small Mosaics set in red Pasta; two of them Amorini with Lyre, &c.; the other, a View of the Temple of Fortune in the Foro Romano. 9. One oblong Green Box, containing a beautiful Verde Antico Snuffbox, with fine Mosaic of the Temple of Hercules at Cora. 10. One oblong Green Box, with a beautiful Snuff- box and Mosaic of a Naiad driving Swans. 11. One oblong Red Box, with Mosaic of a Black and White Dog, admirably done. 12 & 13. Two oblong Red Boxes, with beautiful Mosaic Copies of the two fine Landscapes of Claude le Lorraine in the Doria Palace at Rome. An oblong large Wooden Box, with four Series of Impressions of the finest Medals, some in Sulphur, with a Printed Catalogue. An oblong large Wooden Box of seven Series, (placed in two drawers, the Box being divided,) of Sulphur Impressions of Ancient and Modern Gems and Medals, with a Manuscript Catalogue. A smaller Wooden Box, with Sulphur Portraits of the Twelve Caesars. One circular Round Box, with small Shells. One oval Paper Box, with larger Shells. MR WALDIE's sitting-room. 69 Seventeen separate specimens of Shells, Marbles, Szc, all from the North of Scotland,, and found by Mr Waldie. Three specimens of Stalactites, &c., from the Caves of Adelsberg in Carniola ; and one from a Cave nearer Trieste ; one specimen of Enchanted Heath ; one piece of the Brocken Mountain Gra- nite ; and four specimens of Metals and Minerals ; all from the Hartz Forest. Specimen of Salt from the Mines of Hallein, near Saltsburgh. A piece of Boxwood gathered at Grutli, where was formed the Swiss Confederation. Two large specimens of Fossil Bones and Stalac- tites, and a smaller Fossil Bone, all from Kent's Cave, near Torquay, Devonshire. A specimen of the Land's End Granite ; a piece of the Breakwater Stone, Plymouth ; and a piece of one of the Pillars of Stonehenge ; all found by Mr Waldie. A large parcel of various specimens of Piedmont- ese Marbles, given to Mr Waldie by M. Spalla^ sculptor, Turin. Petrifaction of the Grotta delle Sirene, at Tivoli, Petrifaction of the Lago dei Tartari, Campagna di Roma. Pieces of the Columns of the Church of St Fran- cisco di Paolo, at Naples. Sulphur, from the Mi^es Bear Girgenti. - 70 MR WALDIE's sitting-room. Mosaic/ from the Temple of PhalariS:, St Nicolo^ Girgenti. Petrified Wood^ from the Volcanic Water of Maca- lubbi;, near Girgenti. Two specimens of Terracotta^ from Temple of Yenus, Mont Erjx^ Trapani. One piece of a Scannellated Column of one of the Temples of Selinunte^ in Sicily ; three specimens of Petrifactions, Plants, &c., and a Fragment of the Phenician Temple of the Giants, from Gozo ; and a piece of the Grotto of St Paul at Malta : all found by Mr Waldie. Two specimens of Carrara Marble, from the quar- ries ; three specimens of various Lavas of Vesuvius ; two specimens of Wood and Iron, incorporated in the Lava of the year 79, which destroyed Pompeii ; and a specimen of Burnt Wood, from Herculaneum ; Moss, from the Fountain of Vancluse, and Bay Leaves, from Petrarch's Tree there ; three specimens of Petrifications of the Falls of Tivoli and Temi ; Bone of one of the family of Augustus, from the Cinerary Urns of the Columbarii, or Sepolcri of his Parenti, at the Porta Latina at Rome : all found by air Waldie. Two specimens of Mosaic and Plaster, from Cicero's Tusculan Villa ; three from the Villas of Bauli ; and two from the Villa Tiberio at Capri ; three small pieces of the Amphitheatre, the Arco MR WALDIE's sitting-room. 7^ dei Sergi, and the Temple of Augustus, at Pola, in Istria ; five small pieces of the Plaster of Pom- peii; two pieces of tlie Columns of the Temples at Peestum ; and one piece of Mosaic and Plaster, also from thence ; one piece of the Temple of For- tune, at Palestrina ; one piece of the Cyclopian Walls of Palestrina ; one piece of Quartz, fromi Mon- tenero, near Leghorn ; and one piece of the Grotto of St Cosimato, between Tivoli and Horace's Farm : all found by Mr Waldie. STAIRCASE. PICTURES. EAST SIDE. UNKNOWN {scuola Fiamingo.) 1. Portrait of a very young Spanish Princess — from that portion of the Borghese collection at Rome which was sold to make room for pictures of greater value. It is painted with much truth and effect. REMBRANDT. 2. Portrait of a young Man with a black Cap — painted with a force^ power^ and brilliant effect of light and shade most astonishing. It is a small but valuable specimen of the painter. It was obtained from the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don^ and was the best portrait in his possession. STAIRCASE. 73 HOUBRAKEN. 3. Portrait of a Philosopher^ with a Book on the subject of Anatomy^ and a Table ornamented with Sculpture. UNKNOWN {sciiola Flamingo.) 4. Portrait of a young Man in Black, with a white frilled Shirt Collar — finely painted. GUIDO RENI {scuola di.) 5. Cleopatra with the Asp— painted with great feeling and expression, but much injured. From the collection of Signor Rossi at Bologna. HOUBRAKEN. 6. Portrait of a Lady standing by a Table, with a Bass-relief ornament : the companion picture to No. 3. Both are finished very finely, and with much minute- ness of detail. The productions of this artist are rare. SOUTH SIDE. ANDREA DEL SARTO {scuola dL) 7. La Carita. This picture, of a deep tone of colour, is a very old copy, by some of the pupils of this gi-eat Master, of the celebrated picture in the 74 STAIRCASE. Convent of the Scalzi^ at Florence. It is from the collection of Signor Lapis, at Florence. BONIFAZIO. 8. A very beautiful Flight into Egypt, finely re- stored by Antonio Canipucci, at Rome. It was obtained at the sale of the collection of M. Draeger, a celebrated Prussian artist, who died at Rome in 1833, and is a fine specimen of the early manner of this great Venetian painter. It was much admired by several excellent judges at Rome. GASPAR POUSSIN (scuola dL) 9. View of Castel Gandolfo, the Lake of Albano, and the Campagna di Roma. TINTORETTO. 10. A large and brilliant Picture of Esther and Ahasuerus, with a number of figures, and magnifi- cent architecture: bought at a Sale in London in 1832. Its style of drawing and colouring leave no doubt of its being by the above great artist. WEST SIDE. SEBASTIAN RICCI. 11. Small Sopra Porta, with Ruined Bridge, Trees, Rocks, and Figures. STAIRCASE. 75 12. Small Sopra Porta, the companion picture to the last, and nearly the same subject of Landscape. These two small pictures are finished with great delicacy and elegance. DOMENICHINO {scuola dL) 13. Sopra Porta of the subject of The Good Sama- ritaru The Landscape, the Cavalier, and the Horse, are finely drawn and coloured, and the whole has a harmonious effect. It was obtained by a singular chance, at Paris, in 1831, having been given by a great picture collector there, to his tailor, in payment of his bill, after he had ruined himself by speculating in the Funds, and having been seen by chance at the house of the tailor by Mr Waldie, was bought by him. ROSA DI TIVOLI. 14. Landscape Sopra Porta, with Sheep, Goats, &c. PASSEROTTL 15. Portrait of a Man in Black. From the col- lection of Signor Rossi at Bologna. DOMENICHINO {after.) 16. Portrait of Cardinal di Medicis. From the collection of Signor Neri, at Bologna. 76 STAIRCASE. NORTH SIDE. GUIDO MILANI. 1 7. Abraham driving out Hagar and Islimael. This is a modern copy, by the above most promising young artist, of the large picture in the Brer a Gallery at Milan, the chef d'oeuvre of Guercino. This is the only moderji copy (except Mr W. Wilson's copy of a picture of Lord Egremont*s) in this collection. IBBOTSON. 18. View of the Villa of Macaenas, and the Falls of the Cascatelle at Tivoli, beautifully finished, and taken at a most lovely point of view. SCUOLA FIORENTINO. 19. Hagar and Ishmael leaving the house of Abra- ham. This large picture^, though cold in expression, is painted with an effect of clearness and truth. It is from the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don. ROSA DI TIVOLI. 20. A beautifulLandscape,with Cattle and Figures, and a Yiew of the Ponte Lucano and Sepolcro di Plauzio, painted in a style of more delicacy than is usual with this artist. STAIRCASE. 77 BAROCCIO {scuola dl) 21. The Death of St Francis. The great variety of still life, the divine expression of the dying saint, the fine colouring of the angel^ and the singular effect of the whole group^ were much admired by the best judges in Rome, during the winters of 1832 and 1833; during the first of which^ this picture was discovered by Mr Waldie^ by mere chance, and, though covered with dirt, was in need of little restoration. MOLINAER. 22. Village Kermesse or Fair, elaborately finished, and the figures admirable. It is in the best style of the painter. ROVERA {after Rqfaelle.) 23. The Holy Family, called La Giardiniera, and often repeated by RaiFaelle. Rovera, a Spanish artist contemporary with Rafi'aelle, went to Rome, purposely to study the works of the great painter. This beautiful picture was done for a family of rank in Spain^ and was brought to London from Madrid^ with the whole collection of Spanish pictures to which it belonged, in 1831. There are two originals by RaiFaelle of this subject — one is in the Gallery of the Louvre at Paiis^ and the other in the collection of the Duke of Suther - land, in London, 78 STAIRCASE. SCULPTURE, &c. On the Ledge of the Upper Window, is a very fine Erme Marble Colossal Bust of Napoleon, done in the Studio of Canova, under his direction. It was obtained by Mr Waldie, at Florence, in 1828. On the South Side, below the picture of Esther and Ahasuerus, are two of the most beautiful ancient Roccole, or Semicolumns, existing. They are of a celebrated antique African Marble, now unknown, called Brescia Corallina; and were, with several other large fragments of the same, (all pieces of scannellated columns,) found at an excavation made by Prince Braschi, (to whom the Yilla now belongs,) at the Villa Adriana, in 1831. They are, therefore, the actual remains of the pillars of Adrian's Yilla, near Tivoli. They were polished and fitted with statuary marble basements for Mr Waldie, by Ceccherini at Rome. Above them are placed the Busts of Thalia and Melpomene, the sizes of life, copied from the Statues of those Muses, in the Sala Delle Muse of the Vatican, by Baglioschi, as befoi^e men- tioned y one of the best pupils of Canova. There is a large veined Marble Slab, formerly belonging to Mrs Waldie, (Grandmother of Mr Waldie,) in a carved frame and legs, and upon it is the Colossal Bust of STAIRCASE. 79 Alexander^ very finely copied, by Bagliosclii, from the original, in the Capitol Museum. These three Busts are universally allowed to be of the first rank, and the best executed copies of the antique scidpture of Rome, by any modern artist. Below the Large Table, is a curious Marble Fragment, with an inscription relative to the early Christians, found by Mr Waldie, on the Yia Appia. At the foot of the stairs, is a very fine antique Statuary Marble Hoccolo, or Semicolumn, from the collection of Signer Scaccioni at Rome. Upon it is placed a beautiful copy, by Barzanti, of the "War- wick Yase in the British Museum. This Vase, and that in the Lower Gallery adjoining, were brought from Florence in 1834. There is a small Etruscan Yase of brown Alabaster, placed on a painted wooden stands opposite to the bedroom door of Mr Waldie. MR WALDIE'S BEDROOM. PICTURES. DESFONTAINES. 1. Portrait of Mr Waldie^, painted at Paris in 1818, and Black Profiles of Mrs Eaglesfield Griffith, and Mrs Rawlinson of Graithwaite Hall. ANONYMOUS. 2. Oval Head of George Waldie, Esq., at the age of twenty-one, in crayons ; and Pencil Miniature of John Waldie, Esq. of Kelso, Grandfather of Mr Waldie. These are above the Fire-place. YELLOWLEES. 3. Small Portrait of Mrs Eaton, and Small Medal- lion of Napoleon Bonaparte attached to it. Both are above the Mirror between the Windows. MR WALDIE's bedroom. 81 BURLEY. 4. Portrait (in water colours) of Giacomo Smithy, presented by him to Mr Waldie. It is placed above the bust on the east side of the room. SCULPTURE. On the Mantelpiece, is a Plaster Bust of Antinous, and another of Susanna ; two Derbyshire Spar Candlesticks, and a Holder for Lighters ; and foux Painted Apples, of Marble. On the Pier Table, is a very small Vase of Marble, found by Mr Waldie at the Amphitheatre of Capua. Above the Closet, is a Plaster Phrenological Bust. A Watch-case of Bardiglia Marble is on the Ward- robe ; and, on the Small Drawers, are two small yellow Alabaster Vases. 6 « UPPER GALLERY. PICTURES. SOUTH SIDE. SALVATOR ROSA (scuola di.) 1. A Sitting Statue in a Landscape of Rocks, Water, and Figures. SEMENTE. 2. The Magdalen, with Book and Skull. This picture, of pleasing expression, by one of the best pupils of Guide, is from the collection of Signer Neii at Bologna. BASSANO (Giacomo,) 3. The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple. A finely coloured smaU specimen of the master. UPPER GALLERY. 83 UNKNOWN {Butch school) 4. View of the Town of Dordreclit^ the Rhine;, &c. ANGELICA KAUFFMAN. 5. An oval Landscape and Figures. MRS WATTS. 6. View of Kelso Abbey and Bridge^ with the River Tweed and Trees. A very early effort, and partly copied from a picture by Mr W. Wilson. VERNET {style of.) 7. Small Sopra Porta Marina of Buildings, Ships, and Water. UNKNOWN {Butch school) 8. A very small picture of Two Heads, called ''^Rustic Courtship." UNKNOWN {Butch school) 9. An Interior, with Dutch Peasants feasting. UNKNOWN. 10. Landscape, with Ruins of a Grecian Temple. WEST SIDE. CAVALIERE D'ARPINO, 11. A Sopra Porta of the Battle of the Ama^zons; 84 UPPER GALLEEY. the companion picture to No. 5, in the Lower Gallery; and also from the collection of Signor Depoletti at Rome. NORTH SIDE. UNKNOWN. 12. Dark woody Landscape^, with Figures and Horses in a Ferry-boat. From the collection of the late Sir Alexander Don. PARROCEL. 13. Large Battle Piece, painted with spirit, but much injured. JONES. 14. Effect of Moonlight, with Peasants round a Fire, and Ships, Sea, and Buildings, copied from a celebrated picture by Vernet. GASPAR POUSSIN (scuola dL) 15. A woody Landscape, with a Castle in the distance. UNKNOWN. 16. View of the Campagna di Roma, taken near Baccano, with St Peter's in the distance. UPPER GALLERY. 85 LOCATELLI. ] 7- A lively^ spirited Landscape^ of Euins^ Trees^, and Figures^ from the collection of Signor Scaccioni at Rome. SCULPTURE, &c. On tlie Mahogany Sideboard, is a stuffed Pheasant, given to Mr Waidie by Lieutenant Colonel Charle- wood ; on the Bookcase, is a small Roccolo of ancient Granite, with a plinth of Giallo Antico ; above it, is a Plaster Bust of Homer ; and, on each side, are four Plaster Casts of antique Vases, and Casts of the Heads of Canova's Venus and Hebe. UPPER ANTIROOM. PICTURES. The Pictures in this Room are all by the old Mas- ters of the Italian^, Flemish^ and Dutch Schools. EAST SIDE. UNKNOWN {Flemish school) 1. A Plate of Peaches. 2. Basket with Peaches, Grapes, Strawberries, and Currants. Two pleasing companion pictures, finely painted. VAN ROSSUM. 3. Portrait of a Nun of the Order of the Sisters of Charity, but without the white head-dress. Highly finished. From the collection of Mr Yates, London. UPPER ANTIROOM. 87 BERGHEM {style of,) 4. Landscape;, with HillS;, Ruins^ and Cattle. YERELST. 5. A Vase of Flowers. Painted with great spirit. UNKNOWN. 6. Portrait of George Buchanan^ the Historian. SALVATOR ROSA {scuola di.) 7. Landscape of Rocks^ Buildings^ Trees^, and Figures. A beautiful composition. RONTBOUTS. 8. A Dutch Village and Churchy with a number of Horses and Figures^, one lying as if dead. A picture of much detail and eiBfect. SOUTH SIDE. UNKNOWN. 9. Portrait of Oliver Cromwell. FRANCESCO MIl£ 10. Landscape^ with Figures^ TombS;, and Ruins, This very fine original picture^ worthy of Poussin^ is from the collection of Mr Yates, London. 88 UPPER ANTIROOM. VAN GO YEN. 11. Landscape — Old Buildings and Crane, Water and Boats. A beautiful picture, with a clearness of atmosphere almost equal to Cuyp. DE HEEM. 12. Fruit, Vegetables, Lobster, &c. A richly- coloured specimen of this fine painter. UNKNOWN {Butch school) 13. Ruins, a Chateau, a distant Village, Trees, and Figures. ASSELYN. 14. Landscape, with Castle, Water, and Figures. DOMENICHINO {scuola di.) 15. Armida disarmed by Cupid when about to stab Rinaldo, who is awakening. A picture of much rigour and expression. WEST SIDE. UNKNOWN (scuola Feneziana.) 16. Portrait of a Madonna. UPPER ANTIROOM. 89 MARTORIELLO. 17. View near Tivoli. Pleasing and graceful. KALE A ATS. 18. Landscape, with Rocks, Water, Trees, and Figures. ZAIST. 19. Small View on the Giudecca Canal at Venice. WYCK. 20. Rocky Landscape, with Travellers on a hilly road. From the collection of Mr Yates, London. ANDREA SACCHI. 21. Dark Landscape, with a fine Figure of St Bruno kneeling. From the collection of Mr Westall. MARTORIELLO. 22. Ruined Castle, Water, and Hills : the compa- nion picture to No. 17 ; and also a scene near TivoH. ISAAC OSTADE. 23. Interior— A Group of Peasants, one smoking. 90 UPPER ANTIROOM. ZAIST. 24. Small View of the two Pillars and the Ducal Palace on the Piazzetta at Venice : the companion picture to No. 19. Both were got from the collec- tion of Signor Bianchi at Milan. NORTH SIDE. ANNIBALE CARACCI. 25. Head of an Italian Peasant laughing. Ad- mirably painted. From the collection of Signor Pas- tacaldo at Rome. CHINA, &c. On the Black and Gold Stand, are one Large Blue and White Indian China Vase, three Bowls, three Basons, two Small Vases with handles, and four Mugs, all of coloured Indian China. On two imitations of Marble Tables, (painted by UPPER ANTIROOM. 91 Mrs Griffith when at school,) are two Pyramids of Neapohtan China, from the Fabbrica di Giustiniani at Naples, in imitation of the ancient style. On one of the small Eosewood Tables is a Miniature set of six articles of Tea Service of Sevres China, of a rich and beautiful green colour. On the Mahogany Pier Table, are fifteen Cups and Saucers, three white Cups, two Teapots, and seven Vases of different sorts, all Indian China ; and below the two Tables, are two Neapolitan Tureens, with Covers and Stands. On the other small Rosewood Table, is a Minia- ture Neapolitan set of Tea China, of eleven articles. On the Rosewood Pier Table, near the door of the Bedroom Passage, are twenty-two Yases, Cups, and Stands, all of Neapolitan China, imitating the Egyp- tian, Etruscan, and Greek styles of Painting, On the Rosewood Pier Table, near the window, are also twenty-two Yases, Cups, and Stands, simi- lar to those on the other Table, and also entirely Neapolitan. Above the Pier Table, between the windows, are five small coloured Yases, two small red Teapots, four Cups and Saucers, and four very small Perfume Bottles, all of Indian China ; and two large Teapots and fifteen small Yases of various sorts, all Neapoli- tan. On the two upper shelves of this Pier Table^ are two large Coffee Pots, and tw^enty-four Cups and 92 UPPER ANTIROOM. Saucers, of various kinds, for Tea and Coffee, all Neapolitan ; and on the two lower shelves are two Vases, with Covers for Sugar, and a circular Stand, and twenty-one various Cups and Saucers, and small Stands, &c., all Neapolitan. BEDROOM PASSAGE. On each of the three shelves^ above the thi-ee arches^ are three Plaster Casts of the Heads of Napoleoii;, Shakspeare, Voltaire, &c. &c. &c. And on a painted Pier Table, at the end of the Passage, is a Plaster Cast of the Head of the Princess Charlotte of Great Britain. NOTICE RELATIVE TO THE BOOKS. As Mr Waldie has a Manuscript Catalogue' of the large collection of books contained in the various rooms, (especially remarkable for a number of valuable books of prints, and works on the Fine Arts,) it is unnecessary to say more of it than to notice the number of volumes, and the subjects, in each of the rooms where they are placed, following the same succession as in observing the Pictures, Sculpture, &c. In the Lower Antiroom, are about 250 volumes of Voyages and Travels, and Works relating to the Fine Arts. In the small Drawing-room, are about 1200 volumes, chiefly of Voyages and Travels, and Bio- graphy, with a small number of Divinity. In the large Drawing-room, are about 500 volumes of works on the Fine Arts, Vocal Music, and upli- cates or other editions of works in the Library, chiefly Poetry, Novels, and Essays. BOOKS. 95 In the Large Library^ are about 7^00 volumes of works on the Fine Arts^ Poetry^ Voyages and Travels^ Biography^, History^ the Drama^, Novels^, Miscellanies^, and the collected works of miscellaneous authors. In the Smaller Library;, (called Mr Waldie's Sitting - Room^,) are about 2000 volumes of History^ the Drama^, Biography, and Novels, besides Manuscript Travels on the Continent, by Mrs Watts and Mr Waldie, and the published works of Mrs Eaton and Mrs Watts. In the Upper Gallery, are about 650 volumes of Scientific Works, and Grammars and Dictionaries ; and of Annual Registers, Reviews, Magazines, News- papers, and Pamphlets. The whole collection of books in the various rooms here enumerated, consists of above 12,000 volumes. EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE. Above the Entrance Door, is a small Bass-relief in Coade's imperishable cement, of the Arms and Crest of the Waldie Family ; and in the centre of the Pedi- ment of the North Front, is the same, repeated in the same material, on a larger scale, and very finely executed. On each side, and at the top of the Pedi- ment, are placed large Yases of Coade's manufacture. In front of the Portico, before the Entrance Hall door, is a large Neapolitan terracotta Yase, without handles, and two smaller Yases with handles, all on pedestals of freestone. On the West Side of the House, in Front of the Library Windows, is a Large Neapolitan terracotta Yase, without handles, on a pedestal of freestone. On the South Fa9ade of the House, at the three angles of each of the pediments, is placed one of Coade's Large Yases, similar to those of the North EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE. 97 Front ; so that there are six Vases on this Fa9ade, and three on the other. On the centre of the most Western of the two Pediments^, is a beautiful Medal- lion of Flora^ surrounded with wreaths of flowers ; and on the centre of the more Eastern Pediment^ is a very fine Medallion of Ceres^ with wreaths of corn. These are both executed with great boldness ^ spirit, and effect, in Coade's imperishable composi- tion. On the Terrace Walk, in front of the South Facade, are ten Neapolitan Vases on stone pedestals, placed in a line, seven with handles, and three without — six of them are of the larger size, and four of the smaller. In the centre of the Lawn, on the East Side of the House, is placed a similar Vase, on a stone pedestal ; and close to the Terrace, on the Lawn, is a Sun-dial of Dollond's, on a stone pedestal 7 SUMMARY OF THE NUMBER OF PICTURES. Entrance Hall, . . . . . 21 Lower Antiroom, . . . . .15 Small Drawing-Room, .... 53 Large Drawing-Room, . . . .41 Dining-Room, ... 29 Lower Gallery, . . . . - 9 Mr Waldie's Sitting-Room, .... 28 Staircase, . , . . . .23 Mr Waldie's Bedroom, .... 4 Upper Gallery, , . , . . .17 Upper Antiroom, ..... 25 265 INDEX TO THE PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, &c. A. Aguatti, 40. Albano, 34. Aquilani, 44. Asselyn, 88. B. Badelocchio, 29. Ba^rlioschi, 8, 78, 79. Baroccio, 77. Barzanti, 13, 41, 46, 55, 58, 79. Bassano, 82. Berghera, 87. Bolognese, 52. Bonanni, 41. Eonifazio, 52, 74. Bordone, Paris, 29, 34. Both, 14, 56. Bourdon, Sebastian, 52. Bronzino, 31, 37. Burley, 81. C. Cagnacci, Guido, 29. Cailleux, 27, 45. Calabrese, 52. Canaletti, 15, 17. Canova, 78. Caravaggio, 58. Carracci, Annibale, 31, 38, 48» Cavedone, 48. Ceccherini, 44, 78. Cimolara, 51. Coade, 95. Conca, Sebastian, 39. Coreggio, 18. D. Da Imola, Innocenzio, 38. D'Arpino, Cavaliere, 57, 83. D'Artois, Phib'ppe, 5. Davidson, 54. De Heem, 88. Del Garbo, Raffaellino, 35. Del Sarto, Andrea, 30, 73. Del Vaga, Pierino, 49. Desfontaines, 80. Di Cortona, Pietro, 48, 55. 100 INDEX. Dolce, Carlo, 50. Domenichino, 4, 75, 88. Downman, 10, 12. Droksluyt, 22. Dupuis, 64. E Edmonstone, 9, 10, 11, 12. Ewings, 7. F. Ferg, 20. Fiorentino, Scuola, 76. Fontana, Prospero, 50. Franks, Old, 17. G. Gael, 3, 4. Garofolo, 22. Giordano, Luca, 31, 33. Giustiniani, 45. Griffith, Mrs, 90. Guardi, 23. Guercino, 5, 37, 50. H. Houbraken, 73. Hemskirk, 15. Herv^, 64. Hobbima, 7. Horremans, 19. I. Ibbotson, 76. J, Jones, 57, 84. K. Kalraats, 89. Kauffman, Angelica, 83. L. Laudoncina, 67. Lauri, Filippo, 29. Lindo, 10, Locatelli, 14, 18, 85. Lorraine, Claude le, 4. Lucio Massario, 16. M Momperts, 4, 5. Manfredi, 5. Mans, 16. Maratta, Carlo, 5, 35, 51. Marieschi, 15. Martoriello, 89. Milani, Guido, 76. Mile, Francesco, 87. Molinaer, 4, 77- Mommers, 21. Moroni, 39. MoQcheron, 20. Murphy, 64. O Orizomi, 18, 21, 31. Ostade, Isaac, 23, 89. P Padovanino, 30. Palamedes, 15, 22. Palma Vecchio, 28, 35. Panini, 17, 20, 32. Parrocel, 84. Passeroti, 75. Penni, Francesco, 53. Porter, Sir R. K. 61. Potts, Mrs, 59, 60, 63. Poussin, Caspar, 74, 84. Poussin, Nicolo, 36, 51, 53. Pryns, 17. INDEX. R. Raffaelle, 53. RafFaello, 26, 44. Rembrandt, 16, 72. Reni, Guido, 21, 30, 33, 49, 50, 51, 56, 73. Ricci, Sebastian, 74. Romanelli, 31. Romano, Giulio, 32, 37- Rontbouts, 87. Rosa di Tivoli, 7, 75, 76. Rosa, Salvator, 15, 17, 19, 20, 87. Rovera, 77- Rubens, 3. Ruysdael, 58. S. Sacchi, Andrea, 89. Sasso Ferrato, 16. Savi^nano, 67. Scarsellino di Ferrara, 54. Schiavone, 6, 51. Schidone, 6, 32, 47. Semente, 82. Shields, 10. Sirani, Elisabetta, 32, 53. Spada, Lionello, 49. Spagnoletta, 38. Steenwyck, 16, 21, 24. T. Teniers, Old, 22, 23. Teniers, D. 24. Thomson, W. J. 64. 101 Tintoretto. 28, 38, 74. Tiziano, 19, 88. V. Van Bloemart, (I Van der Heyden, 20. Van der Near, 14, 18. Van der Velde, 20. Vandyck, 6. Van Goyen, 88. Van Rossum, 86. Vanvitelli, 3, 4, 22, 24. Van Vlieger, 24. Velasquez, 54. Verdejo, 67. Vernet, 83. Veronese, Paolo, 23, 54. Verelst, 87. Viviani, 17- W. Watts, Mrs, 10, 60, 61, 62, 63, 83 Wilson, J., 12. Wilson, W.,^,57. Woodley, 46, 58. Wouvermans, 15. V/yck, 89. Y. Yellowlees, 10, 12, 80 Z. Zaist, 89, 90. Zuccarelli, 52e THE END. FILTER BROWN, PRINTER, ST JAMES' SQUARE, EDINBURGH. GETTY CENTER LIBRARY 3 3125 00953 8972