$<74-. to 2- H253W CATALOGUE OF ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS, BOTH ANCIENT AND MODERN, The entire Collection of J, G, Batterson, Esq,, COMPRISING GENUINE WORKS OF -A_ndrea Gel Sarto, Grnido, Sassoferrato, Caravag- gio, Cignani, Salvator Rosa, Carlo Bolci, Guercino, Pannini, Spagnoletto, Rem- brant, Gerard Row, Tan Steen, Hondekoeter, Weenix, .Al­ bert Cuyp, IB. C. Koelk; Koek, Ommeganck, Ver- boeckhoven, Tschaggeny, "Verschner, Tenkate, A.ohenbach, Tenters, Dearmann, Hayes, "Williams, Cbarles Reslie, Bierstadt, and many- other Mlasters of great celebrity, NOW ON EXHIBITION AT TIIE i* XV ADS WORTH ATHENEUM. 790 tec CATALOGUE OF A RARE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF OIL PAINTINGS, BY THE MOST CELEBRATED ANCIENT AND MODERN MASTERS j COMPRISING ORIGINAL WORKS OF THE ITALIAN, DUTCH, FLEMISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, DUSSELDORF, BELGIAN AND ENGLISH SCHOOLS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE HAD PLACES IN EUROPEAN GALLERIES Of Great Celebrity, and are authenticated by CERTIFICATES OF THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY. HARTFORD: PRESS OF CASE, LOCKWOOD AND COMPANY. 1864. ITALIAN SCHOOL. ANDREA DEL SARTO, Born at Florence, 1488. Died, 1530. No. 1. HOLY FAMILY. THIS beautiful and well preserved painting on panel, exhibits the grace­ fulness of composition, the sweetness, transparency, and harmony of color for which this great master was justly celebrated. The unequaled quality of his carnation tints, the peculiar cast of his draperies, and the truthful manner in which he represented the indistinctness of objects in shadow, have led the highest art critics, to give him a place among the very few who could vie with RAPHAEL. This picture was purchased in Florence during the early part of the resent century, by MENCHETTI, of Rome, since which time it has never Eeen out of his family until sold by his son to the present owner in 1863. Originality verified by certificates from PROF. ALLESANDRO CAPALTI, PROF. ALFONZO CHIEVICI, Councellors Academy St. Lake, Rome. V. SCHMITZ, Director of the French Academy in Rome. Prof. SANGUINETTI, Director of the Academy of Fine Arts, Rome. BARTOLOMEO SCHIDONI, Born at Modena, 1560. Died, 1G15. No. 2. VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH JOSEPH AND JOHN THE BAPTIST. Of SCHIDONI, Pilkington says, "His genius was noble and elevated,his style exceedingly elegant, his touch light, delicate and admirable. His heads are remarkably graceful, and his pictures exquisitely finished. His paintings are exceedingly scarce, and frequently mistaken for those of CORREGGIO, whose manner no other artist ever emulated with equal suc­ cess." This valuable painting formerly belonged fo the gallery of CARDINAL FESCH, and its originality is confirmed by the highest authority. 4 ITALIAN SCHOOL. GUIDO RECTI, Born at Bologna, 1574. Died, 1642. No. 3. LOVE SLEEPING. This highly esteemed picture was purchased by Signor MENCHETTJ from the ERCOLANI GALLERY, in Bologna, and is duly authenticated. CARAVAGGIO, Born, 1569. Died, 1609. No. 4. THE FORTUNE TELLER. The peculiarities of this master can not be mistaken by those who are at all familiar with his works. A picture of the first quality, and guar­ anteed original. SASSOFERRATO, Bom, 1605. Died, 1685. No. 5. HEAD OF THE VIRGIN MARY. This excellent work is beyond all praise, and combines all the peculiar excellencies of the master. The blending of the flesh tints and the rich qualities of color are beautiful beyond description. Originality confirmed. SALVATOR ROSA, Born, 1614. Died, 1673. No. 6. TURKISH SOLDIERS. An excellent example of Salvator's brush, and should be carefully stud­ ied. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity. CARLO DOLCI, Born, 1616. Died, 1686. No. 7. ECCE HOMO. The high finish and expression, the peculiar color and judicious man­ agement of the lights and shadows, are leading characteristics of this master. ITALIAN SCHOOL. 5 GUERCINO, Born, 1690. Died, 1666. No. 8. ERMINIA. CERQTJOZZI, Born, 1602. Died, 1660. No. 9. VIEW OF CAMPO VACCINO—MALEFACTORS ARRESTED BY BRAVADOES. The resemblance of this painting in point of finish and color to the Dutch schools of the same period, show conclusively why Cerquozzi was nick-named liThe Dutchman of Italy." ZUCARELLI, Born, 1710. Died, 1788. Nos. 10.—11. VIEWS OF THE CAMPAGNA ROMANA. A Venetian master of great celebrity. MOMTTANINI, Born, 1619. Died, 1689. Nos. 12—13. MYTHOLOGICAL SUBJECTS. These fine paintings show how successfully this artist emulated the manner of Salvator Rosa, to whose school he belonged. LTJCATELLI, Born, 1540. Died, 1602. Nos. 14—16. LANDSCAPES WITH FIGURES. GHERARDO DELLE NOTTI, No. 16. JESUS CONDUCTED TO PRISON. An original work of the school of Gherardo delle Notti. 1* 6 ITALIAN SCHOOL. GASPER POUSSIN, Born, 1613. Died, 1675. No. 17. FOUNTAIN OF GALLORO. A study from nature, in the golden valley, introducing the fountain! where HORACE stopped and drank on his way from Brundusium. See "Eustace's Classical Tour." Formerly belonged to the PRINCE COLONNA, Rome. A painting of great merit. CAMUCCINI. No. 13. THE SUPPER IN EMMAUS. "And it came to pass as he sat at meat with them, he took [bread and blessed it, and brake and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him." GIO. B. MOLA, Born, 1620. Died, 1678. No. 19. HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. FOSCHI. No*. 20—21. LANDSCAPE AND MARINE, By Cavalier Foschi. Formerly in possession of Dr. Riccardi, Rome. AGOSTINO TASSI. No. 22. LANDSCAPE AND RUIN. PAULO ANESI, Died, 1750. No. 23. GROTTO FERRATA. ITALIAN SCHOOL. 7 GUIDO CAGNACCI, Born, 1600. Died, 1680. No. 24. MUSIC. VENUSTI, Born, 1515. Died, 1576. No. 25. THE SCOURGING OF CHRIST. A painting highly esteemed for its close resemblance to the peculiar manner of MICHAEL ANGELO, whose works Yenusti was frequently em­ ployed to copy. Prince BORGHESE has a fine picture by him, painted from a design by Michael Angelo. ZUCCHERO, Born, 15*29. Died, 1566. No. 26. APOLLO AND THE MUSES. GUIDO. No. 27. ECCE HOMO. A fine copy by Guido Cagnacci, of the famous paintiug in the Corsini Gallery, Rome, by Guido Reni. LUIGI GARZI, Born, 1640. Died, 1721. No. 28. HOLY FAMILY. RAPHAEL MENGS, Born, 1738. Died, 1779. No. 29. MARY MAGDALEN IN THE DESERT. 8 ITALIAN SCHOOL. VAN BLOEMAN, (Orizzonte,) Born, 1656. Died, 1710. No. 30. LANDSCAPE AND FOUNTAIN. Scene on the ancient road leading from Albano to Lariccia. School of S. ROSA. No. 31. SEA SCAPE, WITH BOATS IN FOREGROUND. VIOLA, Born, 1592. Died, 1632. No. 32. ARCHITECTURE. A richly decorated Palace, with small figures in the distance. Former­ ly belonged to the Gallery of CARDINAL FESCH. DONDUCCI, Born, 1576. Died, 1655. No. 33. MAGDALEN BORNE TO HEAVEN BY ANGELS. This valuable painting, equal in beauty to the finest works of Albano, formerly belonged to the Gallery of CARDINAL FESCH. ANTONIO GALLI, (Spadarini,) Born, 1700. Died, 1756. Nos. 34—35. FRUIT PIECES. From the Gallery of CARDINAL FESCH. ANTONIO RICCI, (Barbalunga,) Born, 1600. No. 36. SAINT APOLLONIA. Barbalunga was a pupil of Domenichino. ITALIAN SCHOOL. 9 CARLO CIGNANI, Born, 1628. Died, 1719. No. 37. PASTORAL SCENE. Cignani was a pupil of Correggio, and this picture has been esteemed by good authority as one of his best works. He founded the Clementine Academy at Bologna, and was one of the most celebrated painters of the Lombard School. SALVATOR ROSA. No. 38. AN OLD MAN IN THE COSTUME OF AN ITALIAN SHEPHERD. A most masterly work, painted with a broad brush, a free hand, and wonderful effect. Its authenticity is undoubted. FALCONE. No. 39. BRIGANDS SURPRISED BY A COMPANY OF KNIGHTS. A very spirited sketch. CANTARINI, Born, 1612. Died, 1648. No. 44). BLESSED VIRGIN AND CHILD. Formerly belonged to the Marquis CORTILEPRI, Rome. CANTARINI. No. 4:1. SLEEPING LOVE. In the style of Guercino. PANNINI, Born, 1691. Died, 1758. No. 42. ROMAN FORUM WITH THE ARCH OF TITUS AND THE TEMPLE OF PEACE. Pannini delighted in painting the magnificent ruins of Ancient Rome. His works are greatly admired for the clearness of his coloring, the free­ dom of his brush, and his elegant taste. 10 ITALIAN SCHOOL. GXJIDO. No, 43. MICHAEL AND SATAN. A copy of the school and time of Guido. The original, still considered one of Guido's finest works, is in the church of the Capuchins at Rome. This repetition is so fine that high authorities attribute certain portions of the work to Guido's own hand, especially the head of St. Michael, and for many years has been used as a model by artists in Rome who have been commissioned to copy the original. AGOSTINO TASSI, Born, 1566. Died, 1642. No. 44. THE JOURNEY TO EMMAUS. Christ in disguise walking with the " two disciples," _ as " He expoun­ ded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself." A painting of the highest quality and interest. The poetical composition of the landscape, (which is entirely imaginary,) and the warm glow of color in the sky and atmosphere, bear good evidence that it was no mean foun­ tain whence Claude drew his earliest inspirations of poetic art. The figures are by Annibale Carracci, and the genuineness of the whole work is placed beyond question by certificates of the highest living authority. SPAGNOLETTO, Born in Valencia, 1589. Died, 1656. No. 45. SAINT PAUL. This picture shows great anatomical knowledge, is painted with bold, broad lights and shadows, and has extraordinary force of expression. SIMONINI, Born in Parma, 1689. Died, in Venice. No. 46. BATTLE PIECE. A superb picture, "designed and executed with great fire and spirit." " Simonini chiefly resided in Venice, where he painted in the Sala Capello a series of battles and warlike achievements, which are highly commend­ ed and greatly admired." FRENCH SCHOOL. NICHOLAS FOUSSIN, Born in Normandy, 1594. Died, 1665. No. 47. LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES. This valuable little picture formerly belonged to the princely family of the RUSPOLIS, in Rome. LACROIX, Nos. 48-49. MARINE VIEWS. These charming pictures were presented to the celebrated Roman arch­ itect VALADIER, by the artist.