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462 and Paolo, which, as he tells us, is a production of singular beauty.

A good colourist and esteemed original in his inventions, is Martin Vos, who paints admirably from the life; but for the execution of fine landscapes, Jacob Grimmer, Hans Bolz, and some few other artists of Antwerp, are said to be unequalled: yet, I have not been able to obtain minute particulars of these able men. Peter Arsen, called Lungo, has painted a picture with folding wings, in his native city of Amsterdam; the subject. Our Lady with Saints. This work cost two thousand crowns. Lambert of Amsterdam is also much spoken of as a good painter. He passed many years in Venice, and obtained considerable practice in the Italian manner. He had a son named Federigo, of whom, as he was one of our Academicians, I propose to speak elsewhere. Peter Breughel of Antwerp, and Lambert Van Hort, of Amersfort in Holland, are also excellent; while Gilis Mostaert, brother of the above-named Franz, is considered a good architect. Peter Pourbus likewise, although still but a youth, has already given proof that he will eventually become a distinguished painter.

And now, that we may not be wholly unacquainted with the miniaturists of those lands, I add that the masters named below are excellent in that branch of art. Marino of Siressa, Lucas Hurembout of Ghent, Simon Benich of Bruges,