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 arch in a beautiful landscape; to the left, the kneeling patron, an angel, and SS. Joseph and Francis; to the right, St. Augustine, an angel, and a standing figure. Painted for Church of the Misericordia at request of the patron, Anton Galeazzo Bentivoglio, of Bologna. Carried to Milan by the Bentivoglii, when expelled from Bologna by Julius II., and not returned till 1816.—C. & C., N. Italy, i. 562; Vasari, ed. Mil, iii. 538.

By Domenico Ghirlandajo, Dresden Gallery; wood, round, 2 ft. 6 in. diam. The Child, lying at the feet of Joseph, on hay and the mantle of the Virgin, who kneels before him in adoration. Probably a school-piece. From the Steinla Collection.—Cat. Dresden Gal.

By Giulio Romano, Louvre; wood, H. 9 ft. 1 in. × 6 ft. 11 in. Jesus, lying on the ground, is adored by the Virgin and Joseph, kneeling; behind them, several shepherds, one with a lamb on his shoulders; to the right, St. John; to the left, St. Longinus; in background, through an opening in the stable, are seen the shepherds with their flocks, and the angel who announces the coming of the Messiah. Painted for Chapel of Isabella Boschetta, S. Andrea, Mantua; removed to palace of Duke of Mantua; sold to Charles I. of England; bought after his death by Jabach, who sold it to Louis XIV. Engraved by Fr. Chauveau about 1650; L. Desplaces.—Landon, vi. Pl. 2; Villot, Cat. Louvre; Cab. Crozat, i. Pl. 49.

By Guido Reni, S. Martino, Naples. One of the master's best pictures, though unfinished. Virgin and Child well treated and well lighted, but the rest of this important composition has changed in tone. It was in Guido's studio at the time of his death.—Gualandi, iii., 5th series, 168; Felsina Pittrice, iv. Part 56; Lavice, 231.

By Fra Filippo Lippi, S. Domenico, Prato; ten figures nearly life-size. Jesus lying on ground, adored by Virgin and St. Joseph, between SS. George and Dominick, in a rocky landscape in which shepherds play; above, in sky, six angels sing canticles, while an apparition of Infant Christ appears; in distance, penthouse, ox, and ass.—C. & C., Italy, ii. 337; Vasari, ed. Mil., ii. 621.

Nayivity, Lodovico Carracci, Louvre.

By Fra Filippo Lippi, Florence Academy; wood. The Virgin adoring Jesus on the ground; at left, SS. Joseph and Hilarion (portrait of Robert Malatesti), the latter only partly seen, and behind, St. Jerome; at right, Mary Magdalen in prayer behind a wall; background, a landscape with shepherds; above, a glory of angels. Painted for Convent of Annalena, Florence. Engraved by Ferretti.—Vasari, ed. Mil., ii. 619; C. & C., Italy, ii. 322; Gal. di Firenze, Pl. 36; Ch. Blanc, École florentine.

By Rembrandt, Munich Gallery; canvas, arched, H. 2 ft. 10 in. × 2 ft. 2 in. The Virgin, seated beside Jesus, who is lying on straw in the stable, is uncovering him to the view of the shepherds; behind, Joseph with a lamp which throws a brilliant light on the babe. Painted in 1646 for the