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APPENDIX 2. THE LAWRENCE COLLECTION OF DRAWINGS 413slight memorandum, in black chalk, for a compartment of
the Medici Tombs.Size, 6^1 / 2 inches by 5 inches, – the other, 8^1 / 4 inches by
51 / 4 inches. From the Collections of M. Buonaroti, and the
Chevalier Vicar.
£ 52. 1010.astudyof three hands–and the back of a male fig-
ure. This noble drawing is executed with the pen, with the
utmost skill and knowledge; it far exceeds the very cele-
brated drawing of similar subject mentioned in Vasari, which
is now in the Louvre. On the reverse side, are other mod-
els for the same hand, on a smaller scale, but equally fine.
capital.Size, 16^1 / 4 inches by 10^1 / 2 inches. From the Collection of
M. Buonaroti, and the Chevalier Vicar.
£ 52. 1011.the repose–anoble composition of the Virgin, Infant
Christ, St. John, and other figures. This superb study has
some analogy with splendid basso relievo by Michael Angelo,
which was left to the Royal Academy by the late Sir George
Beaumont. It is executed in black and red chalk, and touched
with the pen; it has several pentimentos, and on the reverse
are many fine studies of sporting boys, admirably drawn with
the pen.Superb.Size, 15^1 / 2 inches by 11^1 / 4 inches. From the Collections of
M. Buonaroti, and the Chevalier Vicar.
£ 262. 1012.study for drapery–probably for one of the figures
in the Sistine Chapel. The whole figure is slightly marked
in, and the drapery finished with the most laborious skill.
This noble study is executed with the pen and bistre; on the
reverse is a study for a sybil. Capital.Size, 15^1 / 2 inches by 10 inches. From the Collections of
M. Buonaroti, and the Chevalier Vicar.
£ 10513.david–anoble study for the body of this statue, which
he executed at Florence, with the sling, in the act of throw-
ing the stone to slay Goliath. This capital model is drawn
with the pen and bistre; and on the reverse are several
admirable studies for infants, treated with a grace worthy of
Raffaelle.Size, 141 / 2 inches by 9 inches. From the Collections of
M. Crozat, Mariette, and Thomas Dimsdale, Esq.
£ 10514.studyofabodyofthe male subject–probably
for one of the figures in theLast Judgment.This study isdrawn in black chalk, with great attention to the anatomy.
On the reverse are several studies for arms, &c. in red
chalk.Size, 13^1 / 4 inches by 10^1 / 4 inches. From the Collections of
M. Buonaroti, and the Chevalier Vicar.
£ 10515.portrait of the marchioness depescara–this matchless
drawing is of the greatest beauty, uniting the grandeur of M.
Angelo with the beauty and sweetness of Raffaelle and L.
da Vinci. She is represented in profile, and her hair dressed
in the antique taste; it is carefully drawn in black chalk.
superb.Size, 11^3 / 4 inches by 9^1 / 2 inches. From the Collections of
M. Buonaroti, and the Chevalier Vicar.
£ 262. 1016.asybil–anoble study for one of the figures in the
Sistine Chapel. This fine drawing is executed with the pen,
and possesses all the energy and grandeur of this great Master.
Capital.Size, 101 / 4 inches by 7^3 / 4 inches. From the Collection of the
Baron de Non.
£ 10517.asheetof studies–chiefly of sporting boys; most
admirably drawn with the pen. This capital design is exe-
cuted with great spirit; and on the reverse side are many
other studies in the same manner.capital.Size, 15^1 / 2 inches by 11 inches. From the Collections of
M. Crozat, Mariette, the Marquis Legoy and
Thomas Dimsdale, Esq.
£15 7. 1018.profile of a man’s head–cut off at chin. This admirable
drawing is of the best time of this Master; nothing can exceed
the grand character and expression of the whole. It is drawn
with red chalk, and is worthy to class with the best Greek
artists of sculpture.Size, 5^3 / 4 inches by 3^3 / 4 inches. From the Collection of the
Duke of Modena.
£ 52. 1019.amale torso–probably for the Lazarus; most admirably
drawn with black chalk. Capital.Size, 9 inches by 6^1 / 2 inches. From the Collection of
W.Y.Ottley, Esq.
£ 2120.study for the deadchrist–inthe celebrated picture
byPiombo, executed at Viterbo. This superb model is drawn